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Chad Lawson

Helping you calm the mind in a world full of noise.

Calm it Down

Can't quite put your finger on what you're feeling? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore why naming our emotions matters and how it can change everything. 
Learn simple ways to check in with yourself and understand what those feelings are really telling you, as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

What Emotion Are You Feeling Right Now?

Have you ever felt like life’s a crumpled fitted sheet—messy, imperfect, and far from the neat rectangle you imagined? In this episode, we unpack The Beautiful Mess Theory—how the chaos and wrinkles in your story hold unexpected beauty and meaning.
Learn to embrace imperfection, reframe the messy moments, and uncover the gold seams in your life as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

The Beautiful Mess Theory

Feeling lost while everyone else seems to be cruising down their perfect career highway? Don't sweat it - that quarter-life crisis isn't a detour, it's your inner GPS recalibrating. 
Let's talk about turning those "what am I doing with my life?" moments into clues about who you're becoming. Get ready to embrace the beautiful uncertainty of your twenties as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

Recalculating Route: Your Quarter-Life Crisis Survival Guide

Let's be real - trying to be perfect is exhausting. In this episode, we're ditching perfectionism and focusing on something that actually works: being better than we were before. Instead of piling on guilt and worry, we'll explore building habits that stick and setting goals that matter. 
Our mantra for 2025? "Better, Not Perfect." Come join me - as it might just change how you think about being ‘Perfect' while we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

Better, Not Perfect (Repeat Episode)

Feeling like there's an empty space where someone you loved used to be? This episode explores grief not just as loss, but as proof of a love worth celebrating. Learn how to honor your memories while finding new ways to share that love with others. Ready to transform emptiness into purpose? Let's Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

The Puzzle of Grief (Rebroadcast)

Ever feel like part of you is stuck in the past, holding onto old wounds? In this episode, we’re diving into inner child healing—reconnecting with your younger self, honoring past hurts, and finding the joy that’s always been yours. I’ll share stories and simple tools to help you let go of old baggage, heal, and rediscover the light within you. Let’s embrace your inner firefly and reignite that radiant, resilient spirit as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

The Firefly Within: Healing Childhood Wounds (Rebroadcast)

Feeling like the past year was a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for? Ready to step into the new year with a little less stress and a lot more calm? Join me as we cross the Bridge of Hope—a simple, feel-good breathing exercise and visualization to let go of what’s heavy and embrace what’s ahead. Let’s Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

Bridge of Hope (Rebroadcast)

Wuv, Twue, Wuv. No, today’s episode isn’t about one of the greatest films ever made (The Princess Bride) but something I’m certain we’ve all experienced at least once in our life. Unrequited love. That ‘I like them but they haven’t even noticed I’m in the same room’ kinda thing. 
Chasing or loving someone that doesn’t share the same warm & fuzzies is hard. Brutally hard, emotionally. And while we’ve all been there before, it still feels like ‘you’re the only one’. Today, we talk about fishing (yup), our emotions and what to do when you toss the ball but it’s never caught, much less thrown back. 
Grab a seat and let’s find some healing as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

When They Don’t Love You Back (Rebroadcast)

Ever catch yourself rushing to fix someone's problems, only to realize maybe that's not what they needed? We all want to help those we care about, but sometimes our well-meaning support misses the mark. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between being there for others and giving them space to grow. Learn practical strategies for offering the kind of help that truly helps as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

When Help Isn't Helpful

Who are we without the titles, trophies, and applause? We spend so much time chasing success, but does it define us?
In this episode, we explore what truly makes us who we are—beyond achievements, beyond expectations. Because in the end, it’s not what we do, but who we are that truly lasts. Let’s find where we really are as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

Am I More Than This?

In today's episode we take a little inspiration from Mr. Rogers and a lot from Brad Montague's fantastic book "Becoming Better Grownups". 

When we stop to think about our influences, those who made us into the persons we are, our character traits, our demeanor, our achievements, you'll be surprised by the list of who's who in your life and by how many you truly have been crafted after.

Won't You Be My Neighbor? The Company You Keep is the Character You Become.

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