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This week's episode features Leslie Forde. Leslie is the CEO and Founder of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs®. The business provides evidence-based tools for Moms to reclaim time from the never-done list for well-being and helps Employers retain caregivers. Over 3,500 parents have participated since March 2020 in the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs research study. The longest-running of its kind about the pandemic's ongoing impact on work/life, care, and wellness needs for parents. 
 
Leslie shares her personal journey and research on the challenges faced by working moms and offers practical strategies for managing self-care. We also discuss the need for organizations to create supportive environments and provide resources for working parents.

Tune in to learn the importance of prioritizing self-care and mental health while navigating the demands of work and parenting.

We talk about:

[0:00] Intro [1:40] The Importance of Self-Care and Setting Boundaries [2:20] Leslie’s favorite book [3:30] The Origin Story of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs [8:10] Practical Self-Care Strategies for Busy Parents [14:35] The Mom's Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid [19:00] Resources for working mother's who join her community [24:15] Her work with organizations - building employee friendly programs.  [36:10] The Future of Work-Life Balance  [41:30] Ways to connect and work with Leslie

Resources Mentioned:

Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss

Connect with Leslie

https://www.instagram.com/moms_hierarchy_of_needs/ https://linktr.ee/momshierarchyofneeds

Connect with Nicole 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/