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.  

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. 

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. 

The humanitarian and development sector is going through a watershed moment with funding gaps, stop-work orders, job cuts, policy changes, technological disruptions with artificial intelligence and other technocratic takeovers, misinformation and disinformation. 

We are literally under attack. 

This episode is a pep talk and offers concrete directions on how to navigate all this uncertainty, survive the turbulence while staying true to humanitarian values and show up in a way that serves you and the sector as a whole. 

This episode dives into four key insights drawn from the unique challenges and triumphs of humanitarian work. From balancing personal well-being with professional impact, harnessing your inner superpowers to thrive in chaos, navigating workplace conflict with grace, and battling imposter syndrome—this episode offers actionable thoughts and reframes for aid workers striving to excel in their careers and not lose themselves in the process.

Join us as we explore strategies to reclaim your rest, apply your crisis-handling skills to everyday life, and redefine self-doubt as a stepping stone. Perfect for those ready to realign their values and take 2025 by storm.

Heartbreak is a universal experience that can stem from a tough conversation with a loved one, a betrayal at work, or a project that didn’t pan out. Wherever your heart is invested, there’s a risk of heartbreak.

In this episode, explore what it means to navigate those gut-wrenching moments when your heart feels shattered. Whether it’s a romantic loss, a professional setback, or personal disappointment, I’ll guide you through three stages: heartbreak, heartstrength, and heartgrowth.

Using real stories from the humanitarians coached in Rewired for Good, we uncover how to honor your feelings without judgment, rebuild in ways that strengthen your capacity to love, and ultimately, grow into someone who invests their heart more wisely and fearlessly.