Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

Harnessing Hope in Hard Times

Ever feel like life has you backed into a corner, and hope is slipping through your fingers like water? This episode is your reminder that hope isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. Discover how to spot it, borrow it, and build it, even in your hardest moments. Let’s find your steady ground—as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

Reframing Regret: Lessons from the Past

Ever lie awake replaying a moment you wish you could undo? Regret can feel like a heavy backpack you never meant to carry—but what if it’s actually a compass pointing you toward growth? In this episode, learn how to turn past missteps into meaningful insights and carry wisdom instead of shame. Let’s reframe regret together as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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Rebuilding After Burnout

Feeling drained no matter how much you sleep? Like your spark has dimmed and you're not sure how to reignite it? This episode explores how burnout isn’t a dead end—it’s a signal. Discover simple, soul-nourishing ways to rebuild your energy, one small breath at a time. Let’s find your spark again… as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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The Puzzle of Self-Identity: Finding the Missing Piece

Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, unsure of who you really are beneath the labels and expectations? In this episode, we’ll explore how to reclaim the missing pieces of your identity, let go of what doesn’t fit, and rediscover what truly makes you you. Join me as we Calm It Down in 3…2…1.

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Almost: Finding Beauty in the Unfinished

Ever feel like you’re collecting unfinished chapters instead of success stories? Like every “almost” is just another way of saying, “not quite good enough”?

But what if those loose ends aren’t failures at all? What if they’re part of something unfolding, something still in motion?

Maybe our “almosts” aren’t dead ends—they’re turning points, guiding us toward something we couldn’t have planned. Let’s explore how to see the beauty in life’s unfinished symphonies and turn them into stepping stones forward as we Calm It Down in 3...2...1.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

Color Outside the Lines: Breaking Free from Unwritten Rules

Stuck following rules you never chose? 
We often limit ourselves with invisible "shoulds" and "must-dos" that were never our own decisions. 
Today, let’s learn to spot these hidden boundaries, question them, and take your first steps toward genuine freedom.
Ready to create a life on your own terms? Let's break free as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

Honest Conversations: Letting Go of Guilt and Speaking Your Truth

Ever find yourself agreeing to something before you’ve even had a chance to think? Long-standing relationships can make boundaries feel impossible—guilt, history, and unspoken roles keeping us stuck. In this episode, we’re unpacking why setting limits with those closest to us is so hard—and how to finally say, this is what I need. Let’s Calm It Down in 3...2...1.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

The Cookie Theory: What Grandma Knew About Empathy

Ever notice how the world feels a bit like a recipe gone wrong - all the ingredients are there, but something essential is missing? In this episode, we explore how empathy might be that missing ingredient in everything from neighborhood disputes to global conflicts. Discover practical ways to develop your empathy muscles and transform difficult relationships through understanding. Learn how small shifts in perspective can create ripples of change as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

The Good Kind of Selfish

Do you feel guilty every time you put yourself first? Like you're somehow being selfish when you say "no" to others to say "yes" to yourself? It's time to reframe what being "selfish" really means. Just like putting on your own oxygen mask first in an airplane emergency, taking care of yourself isn't optional – it's essential. Discover how healthy boundaries and self-care actually make you more available to others as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

Am I More Than This?

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.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

When Help Isn't Helpful

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.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

When They Don’t Love You Back (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.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

Bridge of Hope (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.

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The Firefly Within: Healing Childhood Wounds (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.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

The Puzzle of Grief (Rebroadcast)

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.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

Better, Not Perfect

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 - it might just change how you think about being ‘Perfect.’

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

The Beautiful Mess Theory

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.

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Chad Lawson Chad Lawson

When Memory Lane Feels Like a One-Way Street

Ever catch yourself scrolling through old photos and feeling your heart catch? This episode explores how to make peace with nostalgia's pull without getting lost in yesterday.

Turn those bittersweet memories into signposts for what matters most to you today as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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The Art of Being Wrong

Have you ever argued so passionately over something trivial—like the "correct" way to load a dishwasher—that you started narrating your own life in third person? “And there she stood, a hero against chaos, demanding order among the spoons.”

This episode dives into the absurdity of always needing to be right and the unexpected joy of being wrong. Let’s embrace the ridiculous, as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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Listening Beyond Words

Ever find yourself wondering what someone really means when they say, “I’m fine”? There’s often so much beneath those two little words. In this episode of Calm it Down, we’ll dive into the unspoken language of body language, emotional undertones, and subtle shifts in energy. Together, we’ll learn how to listen between the lines and create spaces where genuine connections can flourish.

Join me as we explore the art of deep listening and tune into what’s truly being said. Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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