Clouds and Chaos

Clouds and Chaos

by Clouds and Chaos
Season 1
Episode 8 - Love is the Survival Strategy
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Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s how we survive the chaos. In Episode 8 of Clouds & Chaos, Justin and Kellie explore love as resistance, restoration, and legacy. From breaking old parenting patterns to teaching kids emotional safety, they reflect on 17 years of marriage, raising four daughters, and the ways love keeps a family alive through struggles. This conversation dives into: The magic of quiet consistency in relationships Why soulmates are imperfect (and that’s what makes love real) How childhood shapes love and parenting styles Choosing laughter over frustration when marriage gets hard Creating safe spaces for kids to grow, feel, and thrive Building legacy through community and daily love Clouds & Chaos blends raw honesty, humor, and heartfelt reflection—like therapy, rebellion, and Sunday night wine talk rolled into one. If you’ve ever wondered how love holds us together through burnout, parenting, and messy days, this one’s for you. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes, share with someone who needs it, and join the conversation: CloudsAndChaos.com
Episode 7 - The Fire Inside
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🔥 Episode 7 – “The Fire Inside” 🔥On this episode of Clouds & Chaos, Justin & Kellie Poehls explore what happens when you finally stop shrinking, stop playing small, and reclaim your voice, rage, creativity, and presence. We talk about the fire that lives inside all of us—the spark that gets buried under burnout, parenthood, survival mode, and the noise of modern life—and what it takes to light it back up again. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s raw, unfiltered truth about: Finding your voice when you’ve been silenced Turning anger into fuel instead of shame The messy, beautiful process of reclaiming creativity Why presence is the most radical act of resistance today 🎙️ Whether you’re a parent, creator, survivor, or just tired of making yourself small, this conversation will remind you that your fire isn’t gone—it’s waiting. 👉 Listen, subscribe, and share your story.🌐 Website: cloudsandchaos.com📩 Email us: cloudsandchaospodcast@gmail.com#CloudsAndChaosPodcast #TheFireInside #BurnoutRecovery #ReclaimYourVoice #ParenthoodUnplugged #ModernLifeChaos #RageAsFuel #CreativityUnlocked #SelfDetermination #MentalHealthAwareness #BurnoutSurvival #RebelSpirit #PodcastCommunity #HealingJourney #ReclaimYourPower
Episode 6 - No One's Coming to Save Us
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When the safety nets fall apart, who do we lean on?In this raw conversation, Justin and Kellie wrestle with the weight of abandonment, the illusion of help, and the fire of self-determination. From grief to grit, this episode explores what it really means to build community when the cavalry isn’t coming. ✨ Theme: Abandonment, Rage, Self-Determination✨ Tone: Defiant, grieving, sharp-edged clarity Share your story with us:🌐 Website: cloudsandchaos.com📧 Email: cloudsandchaospodcast@gmail.com
Episode 5 - The Fog is Real
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We call it “the fog” — that heavy mental haze where alarms are going off in your head, tasks slip away mid-sentence, and even the smallest decisions feel impossible. In this episode, Justin and Kellie open up about living in cognitive collapse: when the mind short-circuits under pressure, exhaustion, and nonstop responsibility. We talk burnout, memory lapses, brain fog, and the quiet shame of feeling broken when really… it’s just too much. And yet, even inside the fog, there are moments of laughter, love, and the reminder that none of us are alone in this. 💭 If you’ve ever forgotten what you were saying halfway through, or stared blankly at a to-do list that made no sense, this one’s for you.
Episode 4 - What Even is Rest?
We say we want rest… but what even counts as rest anymore?Between kids, work, burnout, and the pressure to always be on, the idea of “recharging” feels more like a joke than a reality. In this episode, Justin and Kellie ask what rest actually means, how it’s been stolen from us, and why reclaiming it might be the most rebellious thing we can do. ✨ Vulnerable truths, a little humor, and the reminder you’re not alone in the exhaustion.
Episode 2 - We Weren’t Built for This
The system crashed. The promises failed. The hustle burned us out. Justin and Kellie cut through the noise to explore why exhaustion isn’t laziness—and how we start rewriting the rules. Ready to let go of the lies? This one’s for you.
Episode 1 - Why Are We So Damn Tired?!
Why Are We So Damn Tired?!Burnout is more than being “a little busy.” It’s a quiet epidemic. In this episode of Clouds & Chaos, Justin and Kellie ask the question so many of us feel but rarely say out loud: Why are we so damn tired? From the weight of parenthood and the pressure to keep grinding, to the ways we mask our exhaustion just to make it through the day — we unpack the cost of living in a world that doesn’t let us rest. This isn’t just a rant. It’s a real, raw look at how we got here, what burnout does to our bodies and relationships, and why naming it is the first step toward reclaiming our energy. 🎧 Pour a drink. Exhale. You’re not alone in this.
Life Happened | A 3 A.M. Beach Update from Clouds & Chaos
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This week, life happened. At 3 A.M., standing on a perfectly still beach with a few late-night strangers in the distance, Justin shares why What Even Is Rest is taking one more week — and why sometimes the most honest thing you can do is step back. Real talk, a little chaos, and a reminder that you don’t have to push through every time. New episodes return next week.
Episode 3 – I Miss Who I Was
“I used to be funny. Creative. Loud. Now I feel like a checklist with legs.” Episode 3 hits deep. We talk about what it means to lose yourself — not in a cute, eat-pray-love way — but in the quiet, exhausted, burned-out way. When every day is survival and your sense of self fades into roles and responsibilities. Kellie and Justin unpack identity loss, grief for your former self, and the hard (but healing) journey of remembering who you are — beyond the noise, beyond the titles. This one’s for the people trying to reclaim their light. 💬 If this hit you, DM us. Or send it to a friend who’s been feeling the same. 🌀 cloudsandchaos.com@cloudsandchaos
Episode 0 - Before the Storm
Before the chaos, there’s a quiet moment — and a choice to speak the truth out loud. In this prelude to Clouds & Chaos, Justin and Kellie invite you into their storm: a raw, honest, late-night conversation about survival, love, burnout, and the messy beauty of being human. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s something you feel.