Rewired for Good
The Podcast
LIFE COACHING TOOLS FOR AID WORKERS
The Rewired for Good podcast is the go-to resource for aid workers looking for concrete ways to stay sane amid chaos and never-ending challenges, to upgrade their productivity and creativity, and to stop sacrificing their own personal lives to help others.
In this podcast, Yasmina Guerda, aid worker and certified life coach, helps you better understand how your mind and your emotions can work for you instead of against you, and offers immediately applicable tools to uplevel your work, your relationships, your mental health and your life altogether.
No matter where you are. No matter what you're dealing with.
Newest episodes
15. 4 ways to build unshakable strength: a gym for your nervous system
As the going gets tough, we could all use a bit of mental health strengthening and a boost to our capacity to absorb shock.
In this episode of Rewired for Good, we dive into simple daily ways to build our inner strength and augment our shock absorption capacity. Just like you can take your body to the gym and read books to grow your intellect, you can do these daily exercises to grow your nervous system fitness levels.
In this episode you'll find out:
why building your nervous system's strength is one of the most important forms of self-care
4 simple ways to build your nervous system's muscles, daily and with almost no time investment
2 pro tips to take all this to the next level
Small little daily moves that can lead to massive transformation in every aspect of your life.
14. Job anxiety survival guide for humanitarians: stand out and stay sane
In this episode of Rewired for Good, we tackle the number one concern brought in every coaching session this week: the uncertainty of the humanitarian and development job market.
We cover:
- key tactics and reframes to approach job searching and applications in a strategic way
- prompts to elevate your self-concept as a humanitarian and clarify your unique added value so you can show up confidently and so your so your CV, cover letters and interviews are as strong as can be.
- techniques to make the application process less painful, easier and more pleasant
- and the 5 key aspects of your wellness that you need to feed to hold the distance throughout these challenging times.
No matter what your situation is, this episode will help you regain confidence, refine your applications and get through this with as little stress as possible.
Grab your notebook, take a deep breath, and let's get to work.
13. Humanitarian pre-traumatic stress: roadmap to become good at feeling bad
Humanitarians and aid workers in general are no strangers to uncertainty and fear. But with funding suspensions, general confusion and political shifts, many aid workers are experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear, anxiety, and pre-traumatic stress.
In this episode, we explore how to:
- identify pre-traumatic stress,
- become pros at feeling bad so we can
- think clearly through the crises our sector is facing,
- and redirect our energy to best support our needs and those of the people we serve.
7. A simple practice to radically improve mood, relationships and focus: 3HTs!
Ever have one of those days where everything seems to go wrong, and finding a silver lining feels impossible? You’re not alone. In this episode of Rewired for Good, we’re diving into a transformative simple practice that can help you shift your perspective, elevate your mood, and strengthen your connections with others. A powerful exercise to release your frustrations, create social connections and rewire your brain for the better, long-term.
In this episode you learn:
- how this practice came to be and was slowly adopted by many humanitarian colleagues and friends
- how to make it happen for you and your entourage
- why it works and the 3 rules to make sure it unleashes all the benefits
- the 4 strategic byproducts of doing this regularly, even daily.
Whether you're a humanitarian in high-hardship environments or just facing your average load of tough circumstances and looking to build stronger connections with the people around you, tune in.
6. When there's nothing to do but wait: turn pauses into power-ups
Today’s episode tackles a universal yet often overlooked skill: transforming those inevitable waiting periods that we face in the humanitarian sector into moments of power. Whether it’s waiting on a grant application, a response to a job offer, or even a delayed flight, these pauses can feel like lost time, frustrating and powerless. But what if these “in-between” .moments hold the potential for the best insight and growth?
Learn to turn passive moments into active self-research: it can change everything.
5. When things don't go the way you want: the real reason you feel like crap
In the humanitarian sector, so much feels out of our hands, leaving us drained and defeated. But that’s not the full picture.
This week, we break down why setbacks hit so hard—and, more importantly, how to bounce back, so you can decide on your next best move with clarity.