Rewired for Good
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. Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with any humanitarian or development entity.
Episodes
20 episodes
19. What to do with other people's opinions | Rewrite your self-concept note 4/5
How much of how you see yourself is influenced by other people's opinions?Why is it so hard to stop caring about what others think—and should we even try? In this episode we unpack the powerful role that external opinions pla...
18. Identity paradigm shifts | Rewrite your self-concept note 3/5
In these shaky times for the humanitarian world, a lot of us are having to reinvent ourselves and find new ways to be who we want to be amid challenging circumstances. We dive into four game-changing identity paradigm shifts that can totally tr...
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17. Map out your current identity | Rewrite your self-concept note 2/5
We explore the sneaky ways our self-concept shapes our lives—without us even realizing it! You know those little phrases you casually drop, like “I’m terrible at relationships,” or “I’m just not a confident person”? Yeah, thos...
16. Identity in rubble | Rewrite your self-concept note 1/5
In times of crisis, when everything crumbles, what keeps us standing tall ? In this episode, we explore the role that your identity plays in your capacity to be strong, decisive and move forward. Join me on a five-part journey to re...
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...
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 to every coaching session this week: the uncertainty of the humanitarian and development job market. We cover: - key tactics and reframe...
13. Humanitarian pre-traumatic stress: 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...
12. Navigating the scary turbulence of the humanitarian sector
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 a...
11. The good antifragile imposter: insights on our deepest fears
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 workplac...
10. Heartbreak
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 w...
9. From impossible to inevitable: create what you most want
What’s standing between you and what you truly want? Whether it’s finding love, achieving career success, mastering a new skill, or transforming your mindset, the key lies in one powerful question shared in this episode. We dive dee...
8. End-of-year overload: 7 principles to tame your to-do beast
There are six weeks left in 2024 and there's no need to carry any of your to-do list weight into the new year. No matter how unpredictable your humanitarian job or your working environment may be, this episode presents 2 key mindsets and 7 prin...
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 s...
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 ...
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: you have MORE POWER THAN YOU *THINK*.This week, we break down why setbacks hit so hard—and, more importantly, h...
4. Surviving the office jerk: 3 ways to keep your cool
Working in the humanitarian sector can feel like juggling flaming torches—tight deadlines, endless deliverables, and life-or-death stakes. And then, enter the office jerk. These difficult colleagues can leave us feeling frustrated, demotivated,...
3. Work-life balance and other nonsense: 5 mental health myths debunked
World Mental Health day is an opportunity to take stock of where we stand in the humanitarian sector, despite much progress made in this field over the past couple of decades. This episode looks at 5 persisting ideas and myths in the humanitari...
2. Narrative audits: do you want to keep buying your own BS?
Our brain has a remarkable capacity to make up stories based on facts to help us make sense of the world and help us make decisions. The problem is, sometimes, those narratives are not always the ones we need to take action and move in the dire...
1. When the world seems to be falling apart
Against a background of conflict escalations and continued violations of international (humanitarian) law, this episode focuses on how to deal with grief, hopelessness and helplessness. It offers four concrete ways to step out of despair and co...
