Calm and Chaos Podcast with Carmen Radford

Calm and Chaos Podcast with Carmen Radford

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.

Episodes

May 6, 2025 28 mins

PERMAH stands for Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment, with the addition of Health. Join Personal Trainer, Positive Psychology Coach and mum of three, Minniina Abbott, as we discuss how to find the right exercises for YOU, how to get into the right mindset to achieve your goals, and why it is so important to listen to your body, especially as we navigate the many trials in women's health, su...

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Meg, Kelly, and I get real and open about the ups and downs of our cycles! PMS, periods, everything that comes with them. And we've shared it all in the hopes that it will help other women, just as other podcasts have helped us. Share your story with me at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com and let it reach others to help them too!

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Check out my gorgeous guest Sirrekka Regan on instagram - @Sold.by.Sirrekka

On this episode, Sirrekka shares her journey to her successful real estate business, the grind behind it (and the glam!), and how she pours energy into herself too through wellness and exercise. Also, don't be surprised if you laugh out loud with us on this one!

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Owner of Little Rose Cakery, Alex, mum of 2, shares her story behind the passion and drive that has grown her lovely cake business! High demand in birthday cupcakes, how to create fun videos while baking, beautiful artistry, and more!

Find Alex:

Instagram: @little.rose.cakery

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February 27, 2025 31 mins

Helen Morrison from Frownies shares the incredible story behind the brand, the benefits of using the products, and we talk about how a positive, holistic view on health and wellbeing can be transformative.

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Lovely mum and public health nurse shares her family's story so far. We talk about parenting, communication, connection, support, and so much more.


Films:

Inside Our Autistic Minds: A BBC documentary that shares the stories of four autistic people and their families. - Chris Packham

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0bbnh47/inside-our-autistic-minds


Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism: https://www.bbc.co...

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How did you meet your partner?

Here's our story...

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October 24, 2024 19 mins

Thank goodness for the growing awareness surrounding mental health. Had I had access to resources during my parents divorce, it might have helped in big ways. Still, I'm grateful for the tools I've learned about and implemented for myself now. What tools do you access when you experience anxiety?

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October 9, 2024 18 mins

Music began to be a massive part of my life really early on. I could write a soundtrack to my life, full of nostalgia, heartache, ups and downs, all the emotions - with songs that remind me of those times, usually because they happened to be part of my life at that time, whether they were new on the radio, whether someone was showing them to me just to share how they felt because of it, whether I was performing these songs... still...

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October 9, 2024 14 mins

Hi everyone, in this episode I'm sharing about how a friend asking me to do a marathon with her has kick-started my motivation with fitness again - but also, how often do you feel set back like me?! Sleep deprivation is the number one thing that sets me back... can you relate?!

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This is a solo episode wherein I list as many surprising things I experienced during and after pregnancy. Might be a little bit of over-sharing, but hey, that's how we learn!

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September 27, 2024 58 mins

In this episode, my special guest is a yoga instructor and mother of two. We discuss the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of incorporating yoga and mindfulness practices into daily life, with lovely tips on how to start!

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In this episode we speak with a special guest about the Mindfulness and Well-being classes she teaches for adults, Forest School for children, and a variety of ways that we can reconnect with nature and, ultimately, ourselves.

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I am a school teacher, piano teacher, and have taught music classes and coached sports over many years. In this episode, I read my final essay I wrote in university just a few years back while completing my Bachelor's degree with a double minor in education. I hope it provides some insight into what school has the potential to be and the experience we hope our children have.

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We talk about the benefits and challenges of returning to work at a company after having children.

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We discuss the first meeting of a pet and a new child, what to consider even before getting a pet, and how to facilitate the communication between animals and children.

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Special guest Amelia discusses tips that help facilitate a dialogue surrounding food with your children and create a happy relationship with food for everyone.

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Special guest Lauren discusses the ups and downs about returning to work after having a child, when you're self-employed and working from home.

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May 14, 2024 8 mins

In this episode I share a brief story of my journey thru motherhood so far. I moved across the world midway thru my first pregnancy - this tells a little about before and after that!

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