Episodes

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Sarah explored her personal definition of joy, emphasizing that it comes from understanding one's true identity and inner self rather than external circumstances. She shared her experiences with lupus and a church healing ceremony to illustrate how defining oneself by illness can be misleading and how sometimes events unfold for reasons beyond human understanding. Sarah concluded by discussing the relationship between hope, faith, and joy, particularly emphasizing that hope serves as a crucial first step in finding joy, especially for Christians. Follow Humor In Chaos Personal Blog: https://www.humorinchaos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humorinchaos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humorinchaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumorInChaos #humorinchaos #lupuswarrior #smile #powerofketchup #sarahhauer #novels #author #blogger #vlogger #layinghands #joy #searchingforjoy #miracles #inallcircumstances #personalidentity #identity #joywithin #healingjourney #physicalhealing #emotionalhealing #personalgrowth #sarahhauernelson #joyfulwhilesick #itispossible #why #askingwhy #joyislife #tedlasso #faithhopejoy #hope

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Welcome to The Humor In Chaos Podcast! Today, I am talking with Erin Summ, an international confidence transformation coach. We discuss Erin's journey from shyness to becoming a life coach and her experiences with different professional transitions. We explore the intersection of psychology and life coaching, with Erin sharing how she uses her psychology degree in her coaching practice. Erin shares her confidence-building card deck and journal, her wedding officiating work, and her approach to coaching couples, while highlighting the positive impact of her various professional endeavors. Follow Humor In Chaos Personal Blog: https://www.sarahhauer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humorinchaos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humorinchaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumorInChaos www.erinsumm.com www.weddingsbyerinsumm.com #humorinchaos #lupuswarrior #smile #powerofketchup #sarahhauer #novels #author #blogger #vlogger #ErinSumm #professionalcoaching #confidence #standupandshine #60dayconfidencejournal #selling #homepartysales #change #empowerment #personalgrowth #vision #changelimitingbeliefs #overcoming #psychology #overcominganxiety #anxiety #weddings #boldandconfident #empoweredwomenspeakerseries #empowerment

Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Welcome to The Humor In Chaos Podcast. I am Sarah Hauer Nelson. In this episode, I tackle the difficult question: How can someone have joy in all circumstances? Today, I am sharing my experience with this extremely challenging concept with all of you. If you or someone you know would be a great guest on this podcast, be sure to send me an email at humorinchaos@gmail.com. Follow Humor In Chaos Personal Blog: https://www.sarahhauer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humorinchaos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humorinchaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumorInChaos #humorinchaos #lupuswarrior #smile #powerofketchup #sarahhauer #novels #author #blogger #vlogger #joy #joyinallcircumstancses #inallcircumstances #isitpossible #ducks #duckings #and #twostatesatonce #thisandthat #love #hate #loveandhate #apathy #hateisnottheoppositeoflove #twosidesofthesamecoin #ambivalence #feelings #jungle #onestepatatime #humorinchaos #humorinchaospodcast

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Welcome to another episode of The Humor In Chaos Podcast! I am Sarah Hauer Nelson, resilience coach, certified life coach, and certified art therapy practitioner. Today, I am talking with certified divorce coach Lisa Gu who shares her divorce journey, her approach to divorce coaching, and her thoughts on how to be intentional on your healing journey. Lisa has a unique and holistic approach to divorce well beyond the legal aspects. She guides her clients on a divorce map that includes legal, financial, parenting, and emotional aspects of the divorce journey clearly laid out for her clients to remain focused and clear. I am greatly impressed in her divorce coaching plan. If you want to see more of what Lisa has to offer in her coaching services, her website is www.renucoaching.ca. Thank you for joining us! If you or someone you know would be a great guest on this podcast, who has a story of finding joy again during or after a life-altering challenge or challenges, please contact me at humorinchaos@gmail.com or find me on my website at www.humorinchaos@gmail.com. Until next time... Follow Humor In Chaos Personal Blog: https://www.sarahhauer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humorinchaos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humorinchaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumorInChaos #humorinchaos #lupuswarrior #smile #powerofketchup #sarahhauer #sarahhauernelson #novels #author #blogger #vlogger #divorce #greydivorce #singleparenting #kidsindivorce #divorcecoach #renucoachingwithlisagu #bali #transformation #equaldoesnotmeanfairindivorce #joy #resilience #renucoachingpodcast #custodyarrangements #overcomingvictimmentality #personalgrowth #communication #overcoming #kidsfirst #lisagu

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
In this episode of the Humor in Chaos Podcast, Sarah Hauer Nelson, a certified life coach and art therapy practitioner, discusses the concept of joy in her blog post series. She distinguishes joy from happiness, describing joy as a choice and a state of being that can be cultivated through gratitude and contentment. Sarah emphasizes the importance of appreciating what one already has, rather than solely focusing on what is lacking. She also highlights the role of balance in achieving lasting joy, using ambition as an example. Sarah encourages listeners to take time to reflect on their current circumstances and nurture a sense of joy, regardless of their circumstances.

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Sarah Hauer Nelson, a certified life coach and art therapy practitioner, shared her experiences with chronic illness, betrayal, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of resilience and self-care. She discussed her struggles with lupus, the challenges of inadequate pain management in Idaho, and the impact of betrayal on her life. Sarah also shared an analogy from a surfer friend about life's setbacks and encouraged listeners to prioritize their own well-being and personal development.

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Sarah discussed the concept of joy and grief, emphasizing that they can coexist. She shared her personal experience of grief following her divorce and how she embraced it by acknowledging the depth of her love. Sarah stressed the importance of accepting one's capacity for love and grief, rather than trying to suppress it. She also highlighted the need to honor individual experiences of grief, rather than imposing one's own version of it on others.
#humorinchaos #grief #capacitytolove #teddybear #teddybears #sarahhauernelson #acceptance #personalgrowth #love #joy #reclaimingjoy

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Sarah discussed the concept of joy and grief, emphasizing that they can coexist. She shared her personal experience of grief following her divorce and how she embraced it by acknowledging the depth of her love. Sarah stressed the importance of accepting one's capacity for love and grief, rather than trying to suppress it. She also highlighted the need to honor individual experiences of grief, rather than imposing one's own version of it on others.
#humorinchaos #grief #capacitytolove #teddybear #teddybears #sarahhauernelson #acceptance #personalgrowth #love #joy #reclaimingjoy

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Sarah discussed the concept of joy and grief, emphasizing that they can coexist. She shared her personal experience of grief following her divorce and how she embraced it by acknowledging the depth of her love. Sarah stressed the importance of accepting one's capacity for love and grief, rather than trying to suppress it. She also highlighted the need to honor individual experiences of grief, rather than imposing one's own version of it on others.
#humorinchaos #grief #capacitytolove #teddybear #teddybears #sarahhauernelson #acceptance #personalgrowth #love #joy #reclaimingjoy

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Sarah discussed the concept of breakthrough trees, using the example of a tree growing out of rocks in Southern California. She compared this tree to another in Minnesota, both of which were healthy and thriving despite being deliberately planted in challenging conditions. Sarah used these examples to illustrate the idea that sometimes, despite adversity, growth and success can still occur. She also touched on the notion of the grass always being greener on the other side, using it as an analogy to the trees' ability to break through obstacles.

