Rewired for Good

Yasmina Guerda

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.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Rewired for Good episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Rewired for Good for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Rewired for Good episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

13. Humanitarian pre-traumatic stress: roadmap to become good at feeling bad

Rewired for Good

01/30/25 • 24 min

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.

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8. End-of-year overload: 7 principles to tame your to-do beast

Rewired for Good

11/19/24 • 18 min

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 principles so that you can take control of your workload, notice a massive change in your levels of overwhelm and avoid burnout, as you tackle your priorities with confidence.
If you’re ready to stop feeling like your to-do list is the boss of you, tune in now and let’s turn things around before the year ends! :)

15. 4 ways to build unshakable strength: a gym for your nervous system

Rewired for Good

02/16/25 • 25 min

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.

3. Work-life balance and other nonsense: 5 mental health myths debunked

Rewired for Good

10/15/24 • 15 min

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 humanitarian sector regarding mental health that may not only be inaccurate but actually harmful. They make it harder to tackle mental health issues adequately, with serious consequences not just for aid workers, but also humanitarian organizations and projects, and ultimately, crisis-affected people and our collective ability to have a positive impact. A myth-debunking episode.

14. Job anxiety survival guide for humanitarians: stand out and stay sane

Rewired for Good

02/06/25 • 37 min

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 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.

2. Narrative audits: do you want to keep buying your own BS?

Rewired for Good

10/08/24 • 14 min

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 direction we want to go. In a sector as intense as humanitarian aid, no one needs more unecessary, stress, solely added on by our brain. The skill of auditing our own narratives, defining clearly which ones serve our purpose and which ones don't, and deciding deliberately which ones we want to keep choosing, can make the biggest difference in your life and in the humanitarian sector as a whole. This episode shows exactly how to do just that, step by step.

17. Map out your current identity | Rewrite your self-concept note 2/5

Rewired for Good

03/26/25 • 27 min

In this episode of Rewired for Good, we’re diving into 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, those might be running the show.

We’ll break down:
✅ Why your self-beliefs aren’t always based on facts (spoiler: your brain is a little dramatic sometimes).
✅ How tweaking the way you see yourself can literally change your reality.
✅ A simple yet powerful exercise to uncover your hidden self-concept—and start shaping it on purpose.

Oh, and we’re doing it all with a bit of humor, a few real-life stories, and an invitation to stop letting outdated labels decide your future.

So, grab your favorite drink, open a notes app (or, let’s be real, scribble on the back of an old receipt), and let’s rewire how you see you.

7. A simple practice to radically improve mood, relationships and focus: 3HTs!

Rewired for Good

11/12/24 • 17 min

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

Rewired for Good

11/05/24 • 17 min

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.

The Promise of Rewired for Good - Trailer

Rewired for Good

09/30/24 • 3 min

Welcome to the Rewired for Good podcast where, every week, aid workers find key tips and tools to navigate the hardships of the aid sector, and take their lives to the next level. Trailer.

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How many episodes does Rewired for Good have?

Rewired for Good currently has 18 episodes available.

What topics does Rewired for Good cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Neuroscience, Mental Health, Development, Humanitarian, Podcasts, Relationships and Coaching.

What is the most popular episode on Rewired for Good?

The episode title '9. From impossible to inevitable: create what you most want' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Rewired for Good?

The average episode length on Rewired for Good is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Rewired for Good released?

Episodes of Rewired for Good are typically released every 7 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of Rewired for Good?

The first episode of Rewired for Good was released on Sep 30, 2024.

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Rewired for Good

Yasmina Guerda

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