Latest Workingparent Podcast Episodes
Nicky Lowe - How to Avoid Burnout as a Working Parent
Big Careers, Small Children - July 11, 2024 04:45 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? This week on the podcast Executive Coach and Founder of Wisdom for Working Mums Nicky Lowe shares practical advice on dealing with and preventing burnout as a busy working parent juggling both career and family. Burnout is something Nicky has experie...
198: One Simple Motto to Level Up Your Life
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - July 10, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsDo you have a motto or phrase that helps you move the needle in your life when you need it most? Having a phrase or motto in your life that is so meaningful that it changes the vibrations within you and pushes you to move forward is so powerful. So in this episode, I’m sharing my personal mo...
Helen Balcome & Kate Groom - How to Implement Outcome-based Management
Big Careers, Small Children - July 04, 2024 04:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can we move to more outcome-based work cultures and how best can managers support this? Outcome-based leadership relates to delivering results and achieving specific, measurable goals rather than being hyper-focused on time spent at your desk. It can enable employees and teams to work more ...
197: Ditching Diet Mentality for Sustainable Weight Loss with Lindsey House
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - July 03, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsHave you been struggling to lose weight and keep it off? It may be time to turn away from the inflammatory diet culture mentality and embrace sustainable methods and accountability in your health journey. In this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by my friend Lindsey House to talk about...
Gethin Nadin - How to Build Better Employee Experiences for Working Parents & Ensuring the Voice in Your Head Speaks Kindly
Big Careers, Small Children - June 27, 2024 04:45 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingVerena welcomes Gethin Nadin, an expert in workplace wellbeing and one of HRs most influential thinkers to discuss how to build better employee experiences for working parents. Wellbeing for working parents is a hot topics and Gethin shares insights from his research, including why organisat...
196: 5 Lies of Losing Weight Permanently
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - June 26, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsTired of working hard to lose weight only to gain it right back? I know many women who have struggled with this seemingly never-ending cycle of weight loss and weight gain. It can be demoralizing, tiring emotionally, and challenging mentally. That’s why I’m sharing five common weight loss ...
Dr. Malissa Clark - How to Set Boundaries as a Workaholic & Learn to be More Present as a Parent
Big Careers, Small Children - June 20, 2024 04:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDo you struggle to set boundaries around work? Have you ever wondered if you're a workaholic? Would you like to be more present when you're spending time with your children? Our guest today is Dr. Malissa Clark, Associate Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology at the University of Ge...
195: Behavior vs. Habit
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - June 19, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsOne of the most vital aspects of achieving epic health is understanding the difference between a habit and a behavior. If you know me, you know I’m all about habit change and doing things that are going to move the needle on having an epic life, and I believe this is one of those things. You...
58: Mayor Muriel Bowser
Parents At Work - June 17, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin Lori and Jason for this special episode as they welcome the Mayor of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser. A public servant for many years prior to becoming a mother, Mayor Bowser offers valuable insights into balancing life as a high-profile working mom. She shares how she incorporates ...
Paul J. Sullivan - How to Become a Lead Dad & Parent Out Loudly
Big Careers, Small Children - June 13, 2024 05:15 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAhead of Father's Day in the UK, Verena chats to New York Times columnist and founder of The Company of Dads, Paul J. Sullivan. Through The Company of Dads online platform, Paul has created a thriving and inclusive community for 'lead dads' and is challenging traditional norms of what it means ...
194: Handling Grief with Grief Expert Krista St. Germaine
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - June 12, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsWhen you think of grief, what comes to mind? Is it the five stages of grief? Many people think of these stages, and it can make grief seem like a linear experience when in reality, that’s not always the case. In this episode of Health, Habits, and Epic Living, I sat down with grief expert K...
Dr Sonia Damle - How to Navigate Shift Work as a Parent & the Benefits of Self-Rostering in the NHS & Beyond
Big Careers, Small Children - June 06, 2024 04:45 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can you navigate shift work as a parent? This week we welcome Emergency Medicine Doctor Sonia Damle to the podcast. Sonia shares her experience of shift work and how to make it work alongside bringing up children. Sonia has lots of practical advice for other shift workers, including: why...
Dr. Sonia Damle - How to Navigate Shift Work as a Parent & the Benefits of Self-Rostering in the NHS & Beyond
Big Careers, Small Children - June 06, 2024 04:45 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can you navigate shift work as a parent? This week we welcome Emergency Medicine Doctor Sonia Damle to the podcast. Sonia shares her experience of shift work and how to make it work alongside bringing up children. Sonia has lots of practical advice for other shift workers, including: why...
193: How to Treat Sexual Issues That Arise in Menopause with Dr. Anna Cabeca
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - June 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsAre you going through perimenopause or menopause and experiencing vaginal dryness? Decreased libido? More frequent UTIs or changes “down there” that you want to know how to treat? This episode is for you! This week, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Anna Cabeca to have a powerful conversation ab...
192: Making Fitness Consistent with Kelly Howard
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - May 29, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsAre you struggling to stay consistent with exercise? Many women struggle with this, and thankfully, there are strategies that can help you get back at it. In this episode, I sat down with Kelly Howard, a fitness consistency expert and author of FIT: Active and Ageless for Life. We talk about ...
[Future of Work] Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst - How Workstyle (Rather Than Flexible Working) Could Change the Way You Work Forever
Big Careers, Small Children - May 23, 2024 04:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHave you heard of workstyle? Today on the podcast we are delighted to welcome entrepreneurs and changemakers Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst. Together they came up with the concept of workstyle in response to their negative experiences of the traditional '9-5' working week. Workstyle is a new ...
191: Estrogen Dominance and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - May 22, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsHave you ever struggled with estrogen dominance? Estrogen, a neurohormone in your body, is like Goldilocks - you don’t want too much or too little or you might experience a variety of symptoms. In this episode, I'm diving deep into what estrogen dominance is and how it can affect you. I’ll...
[Future of Work] Denise Wilson OBE - How the UK is Working to Achieve Gender Balance at Board Level & What Still Needs to Change
Big Careers, Small Children - May 16, 2024 05:15 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe're delighted to welcome Denise Wilson OBE to the podcast. Denise is the former chief executive of the FTSE Women Leaders Review and has led the UK’s business task force to increase the number of women on boards and in leadership positions. She has made a significant contribution to gender...
190: Losing Weight After 40 with Louise Digby
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - May 15, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsHave you ever been told that simply eating less and moving more will automatically lead to weight loss? While that is a part of it, it isn’t always that simple. In this episode, I am delighted to share my conversation with Louise Digby. Join us as we discuss the common misconceptions about ef...
57: Moms Who Serve as General Counsel
Parents At Work - May 13, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsLori and Jason are back with an engaging episode, featuring conversations with parents who are not only attorneys but serve as general counsel for major organizations. This week, they welcome LaTanya Langley (Chief People Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Edgewell Personal...
[Future of Work] Bruce Daisley - How to Reduce the Number of Meetings in Your Workplace & Change the Organisational Culture
Big Careers, Small Children - May 09, 2024 04:45 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWould you like to reduce the number of meetings in your workplace? Joining us this week is workplace culture enthusiast Bruce Daisley. A former EMEA Vice President of Twitter, Bruce is now a best-selling author and hosts the podcast 'Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat', alongside helping organisations ...
189: The Key to Overcoming Emotional Eating with Dr. Melissa McCreery
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - May 08, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsDo you struggle with overeating or emotional eating? This week, I am excited to welcome Dr. Melissa McCreery to the podcast. Join us as she shares what “hidden hungers” are and the shame cycle that often accompanies overeating. We also discuss how small, meaningful changes can make a big dif...
Rosie Hewat - How to Handle the Call Back to the Office & Tips on Requesting Flexible Working
Big Careers, Small Children - May 02, 2024 04:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHas your employer recently called you back to the office? Our guest today is Rosie Hewat, Group Chief People Officer at fintech company Kuda. In 2024, many organisations have begun to pull their workers back to the office. As an experienced HR and people management professional and an advocate...
188: 5 Ways to Banish Belly Fat
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - May 01, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsAre you ready to feel better in your body and set yourself up for great health? Belly fat is also known as visceral fat, and it can be dangerous for women for so many reasons. That’s why I am so passionate about helping women get rid of it because I know that it will add years to your life. ...
Elizabeth Willetts - How to Get Your Flexible Working Request Approved & Why the Future of Work is Hybrid
Big Careers, Small Children - April 25, 2024 05:15 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat do the people who get flexible working requests approved have in common? Today we welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Willetts, CEO and Founder of Investing in Women to the podcast to discuss her work advocating for the power of part-time and flexible working. Liz shares her top tips for getting your...
187: How to Change Faster
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsReady to make changes that actually stick and get you closer to your goals? Then this episode is for you. When it comes to making lasting changes, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Change isn't a one-way street. There are multiple paths to achieving it, and in this episode, we'll explo...
Charlotte Boujassy - How to Let Go of the Pressure of Being a Perfect Parent & Progress Your Career
Big Careers, Small Children - April 18, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDo you ever feel under pressure to be the perfect parent? Verena Hefti MBE chats with Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent & Leadership Development Europe for a Japanese pharmaceutical company. They discuss why it's so important to talk loudly about working flexibly at a senior level, how to...
186: 5 Strategies for Epic Health
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsWhat makes you feel epic? Many high-achieving women want to live a high-quality, optimal life. It’s fun and exhilarating so why not? One way to live epically is to make a significant, positive impact in this world, whether on a micro level or a macro level. And you can do this best when...
Thorey V. Proppe - How Data Can Improve DEI Policies & Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
Big Careers, Small Children - April 11, 2024 04:45 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday we welcome to the podcast Thorey V. Proppe, the CEO and founder of Alda, an Icelandic tech company which developed DEI software for workplaces globally. Iceland consistently ranks among the highest countries in the world for gender equality. Thorey shares: What is working for gender equ...
185: Your Guide to Handling Setbacks
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - April 10, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsHow do you handle setbacks on your weight loss journey? Setbacks are so discouraging, and they can send you spiraling. But rather than viewing them as roadblocks to progress, it's essential that we learn to recognize them as a normal part of life's ups and downs. In this episode, I’m discu...
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