Interviews & Articles – Page 2 – CAROLINE JAINE

23 Jun 2025

Fuel for the Soul: Why Purpose Builds Resilience

There’s a reason why people with a strong sense of purpose seem to bend, not break. When life throws its worst – grief, setbacks, stress, uncertainty – it’s often not strength or strategy that keeps us afloat. It’s meaning. Having a purpose is like having a compass during a storm. It doesn’t always make the journey easier, but it helps you keep going — especially when the path is unclear. Continue reading Fuel for the Soul: Why Purpose Builds Resilience

18 Jun 202523 Jun 2025

Gratitude or Gaslighting?

Gratitude is often heralded as a cornerstone of wellbeing – and for good reason. It’s been linked to better sleep, reduced stress, stronger relationships, and even increased resilience. But what happens when gratitude goes too far? When it stops being a grounding, nourishing practice and becomes a disguise for self-neglect? Continue reading Gratitude or Gaslighting?

5 Jun 202523 Jun 2025

Why We Give: The Psychology of Life’s Givers

We all know someone who always puts others first – the one who volunteers, steps up to help, and seems to radiate compassion. Maybe that person is you. But why do some people feel so compelled to give, often prioritising others’ needs over their own? Let’s dive into the psychology of life’s givers and explore why giving is both a beautiful strength and, at times, a vulnerability. Continue reading Why We Give: The Psychology of Life’s Givers

15 May 2025

Guest speaker on the Modern Mann Podcast

In 2023 I was interviewed by veteran broadcaster Olly Mann on his podcast. A LINK TO THE SHOW HERE: https://www.modernmann.co.uk/new/caz “Caz Jaine faced danger, isolation and even assault when she took a foreign office role in Basra during the ‘reconstruction’ phase of the Iraq war. But she thrived on the adrenalin of conflict zones – … Continue reading Guest speaker on the Modern Mann Podcast

29 Jan 202329 Jan 2023

Mindfulness, Meditation and Brain Training

I have written before about how the 2020 Covid lockdown had a positive impact on me, especially in terms of research into the science behind healing. (Read more) Perhaps what I haven’t shared is that a lot of my epiphanies came from deep, long sessions of meditation – somtimes for up to eight hours long. … Continue reading Mindfulness, Meditation and Brain Training

25 Sep 2022

Looking for Tigers

Looking for Tigers – and other tales from curious places is a collection of short stories. Describing unusual adventures in the UK, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and beyond – this collection of stories may span the globe, but Caroline’s curious places are more a state of mind, an “openness of being”. Please click on … Continue reading Looking for Tigers

7 Jul 202112 Oct 2021

Healing for Sceptics

If I was going to reconsider myself as a healer, I didn’t want to be winging it. I didn’t want mystery, I wanted to know what was going on, as best as my brain could manage. I love science. Proof. Fact. Continue reading Healing for Sceptics

8 Jul 201615 May 2025

The Chilcot Inquiry & My Better Basra

Below is an extract from my book: A Better Basra (the introduction) and a nine minute long video from 2011 when I was speaking at the launch at The House of Lords. Written after giving evidence at the Iraq Inquiry in relation to my posting as Head of Press & Public Affairs in southern Iraq, the … Continue reading The Chilcot Inquiry & My Better Basra