
"Making Sense of Chaos" is a podcast of people sharing their personal reflections on death, grief and chaos. Hosts Jason and Maddie currently work as counsellors in the addiction and family violence space. Instagram: @makingsenseofchaos Email: makingsenseofchaospod@gmail.com Cover art by Ethan Brivik www.ebphotography.net.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | PhilosophySociety & CulturePersonal Journals | ||||

Ceara is a 37-year-old psychologist living with terminal illness. On this episode, Ceara speaks about facing her death, how she finds hope in uncertainty, and why she supports voluntary assisted dying.
*Ceara is our first returning guest, and spoke... more
Dr Lars Madsen is a forensic psychologist with 20+ years experience in the treatment of sexual and violent offending.
On this episode, Lars shares anecdotes and insights from experiences across his career. He also discusses a case where he provided... more
James Harding had his own experiences in the criminal justice system. Now he's a counsellor, and uses his experience to help criminals change their story.
[Episode hosted by Maddie].
Instagram: @makingsenseofchaos
Twitter: @msoc_pod
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In this episode we talk to Dr Ray Middleton on the consequences of medicalising psychological suffering into "mental disorders".
Ray is an independent trainer, speaker and writer, and a long-standing critic of the western diagnostic model of psychi... more
*Apologies for the audio quality in this episode - we appreciate your understanding as we work to improve for future episodes :)
Jess has a background in psychology and criminology, and works in the reintegration space with long term & serious offe... more
In this episode, hosts Jason & Maddie reflect on Brock's episode, sharing their personal reflections on suicide, loneliness and fear.
Instagram: @makingsenseofchaos
WARNING: This episode does contain heavy & potentially triggering content.
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8 years on from his footy career, Brock McLean opens up about his battles off the field - bulimia, depression, anxiety and attempts at ending his life.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode describes heavy content.
Instagram: @makingsenseofchaos
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Emmy van Deurzen is one of the world's most respected existential psychologists. This is a raw and intimate episode, where Emmy talks about death, love and how she makes meaning of life. Also discussed is society's obsession with 'being happy', the m... more
As a psychologist but first and foremost a human being, I love how Maddie and Jason bring sensitivity to such important, unspoken about topics. They aren’t afraid to ask difficult questions but do so in a powerful and endearing way that allows for conversation both within the podcast, and outside of it
Both Maddie and Jason's synchrony is pulsating. A podcast that should be mainstream. A podcast that humanises pain, something you don't see very often. Will share accross friends and family willing to listen.
Enlightening conversations. Maddie and Jason really delve into the taboo subjects in an engaging manner, and I always look forward to their new episodes when they come out.
GAME CHANGING PODCAST!!! Super inspirational and insightful podcast, exactly what society needs to hear. Cannot wait for more episodes!
I've been in awe of how delicately Maddie and Jason discuss such challenging and difficult topics. They are warm, inviting, genuine, and gentle in their discussions. It has been so interesting to hear from such diverse and unique experiences of difficult circumstances - even though the topics are sometimes challenging and confronting, I look forward to hearing more!
Shines a light into the darker regions of the human psyche. It is a good thing this podcast exists.
Such interesting content on less talked about topics. Listening really makes you reflect on yourself too
Can't wait for the next episode.
Stumbled upon this podcast and was blown away. A unique take on a universal experience, free from psychological jargon and focusing on the amazing, devastating and inspiring stories of the individual.
This podcast is so beautifully done - it's extremely insightful and tackles challenging experiences sensitively. Highly recommend!
Can’t wait for the next episode. Maddie and Jason are doing excellent work.
Very insightful & thought provoking. This podcast is different, but very interesting.
Illuminating and poignant conversations that are incredible to listen to.
This podcast has opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and of exploring dark and taboo topics. It has changed the way I perceive death, grief and trauma.
This podcast is one of a kind. Talking About the inevitable that going to happen to everyone really puts my mind at ease. Maddie and Jason are amazing at what they are doing. Well done guys!!
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Thank you for being there for the people who need it. You guys are doing a good job, keep doing it.
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