Latest Workingparent Podcast Episodes
Brita Fernandez Schmidt - How to Learn to Trust Your Intuition & Manage Your Fears
Big Careers, Small Children - April 04, 2024 05:15 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday we're joined by Brita Fernandez Schmidt, transformational coach and author of the brilliant book Fears to Fierce. Brita has spent 25 years championing women's rights across the world, and strongly believes that every woman has a fierce power to fulfill her own dreams. We discussed how w...
184: Weight and Wellness: A Discussion with Jennifer Trepeck
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - April 03, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsWhat crosses your mind when you think about weight or weight loss? It’s a regular topic of discussion, especially among women. Many of us grew up watching the women in our lives engage in fad diets, counting calories or even engaging in public weigh-ins. There is so much more to your we...
Lea Henry - How to Manage Perfectionism When Combining a Big Career & Young Children
Big Careers, Small Children - March 28, 2024 04:15 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week we welcome Lea Henry, co-founder of the award-winning creative childcare agency CocoRio. Together with her business partner Corinna Bordoli, Lea co-founded CocoRio because she worried about the quality of childcare available. As she couldn’t keep her kids with her 24/7, she wanted to ...
183: How to Make Change Easier
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - March 27, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsFor many people, the word “acceptance” can feel passive, not great, and even undesirable. But to me, that’s not the TRUE meaning of acceptance. Acceptance is the process of being received as adequate or suitable. It is the process of STOPPING rejecting yourself and understanding that you are fin...
Polly Ogden Duffy - How to Progress a Senior Career in a Male-Dominated Industry & Work Flexibly
Big Careers, Small Children - March 21, 2024 04:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can women thrive in a traditionally male-dominated work environment? Today we welcome to the podcast Polly Ogden Duffy, Managing Director at prime sales and lettings agency John D Wood & Co. London. Polly, who is married with two children, is passionate that women CAN have it all and share...
182: Clearing Up Misconceptions Around BHRT
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - March 20, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsSince the Women’s Health Initiative study came out, there have been a lot of misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy among practitioners and us ladies. Hormone replacement therapy was widely embraced until the release of this study, which created fear about its safety. However, there is...
Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks - Managing Mental Load While Balancing Career and Parenthood
Big Careers, Small Children - March 14, 2024 04:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Dr Ana Catalano Weeks, Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath Dr. Ana shares her experience of how mental load can be gendered and emphasises that creating awareness is a part of the solution. In this conversation, we delve into the dynamics...
181: The Dangers of People Pleasing
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - March 13, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsIn this episode, I explore the ten dangers of being a people pleaser. It’s normal to be a people pleaser, but you might find yourself constantly trying to make people happy at the expense of your own happiness. And being focused on pleasing people can lead to bitterness and resentment. Lea...
Jane Green - How to Approach Your Employer for Reduced Working Days and Tips on Transitioning to a Flexible Role
Big Careers, Small Children - March 07, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Jane Green, Leaders Plus Mentor and Former EY Partner. Jane's approach to balancing work and parenthood in an era where flexible-working was rare, can well be considered as a reforming move in the UK workplace. From pioneering a flexible work m...
180: Breaking Down Metabolic Health
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - March 06, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsOptimal metabolic health plays a crucial role in our longevity and in how we function and feel in our bodies. There are many misconceptions about what contributes to metabolic syndrome, so in today’s episode, I set the record straight and break down what metabolic health is, and if you are metab...
Heather Taylor - How to Accelerate Your Career Whilst Balancing Life as a Parent, Learning to Takes Risks & Life on the Board of Pregnant Then Screwed
Big Careers, Small Children - February 29, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday on the podcast Verena Hefti MBE chats with Heather Taylor, Director of Finance and Resources for Trust for London and Trustee and Treasurer at charity Pregnant Then Screwed. Heather is an Alumni of the Leaders Plus Fellowship (having completed the very first cohort of the programme) and a...
179: Healthy Habits for Optimal Liver Function
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - February 28, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsOne vital organ that is often overlooked but is essential for our body's function, alongside the brain, heart, and lungs, is the liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise, and today, I’m explaining why that is and what you can do to reduce the risks. If you want epic health, l...
{CEO Series} Sam Butters - The Benefits of being a Co-CEO & How to Navigate Morning Sickness in a Senior Role
Big Careers, Small Children - February 22, 2024 04:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Sam Butters, Co-CEO of charity the Fair Education Alliance, a coalition of 250 organisations tackling educational inequality. Verena and Sam discuss the multiple benefits of having Co-CEO’s and why this isn’t necessarily the same as a traditional jo...
178: Cultivate a Winning Mindset
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - February 21, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsWhat is your mindset when it comes to your habits? Does your mindset fill you with energy and positivity? Or do you think negatively about yourself? Your mindset represents the thoughts you have, and it's the most important thing to work on. It impacts every aspect of your life, including ...
Rachel Allison - Tips for Managing Your Personal Brand & How to Build a PR Agency as a New Mother
Big Careers, Small Children - February 15, 2024 04:15 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat is the secret to other people talking positively about you at work? Today on the podcast Verena Hefti MBE chats with Rachel Allison, founder of the PR agency Axe + Saw. Rachel is someone who regularly advocates for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in her work and she is passionate about ru...
177: Healing Your Pain: Understanding and Processing Emotions
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - February 14, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsPain is something that, as humans, we all experience in our lives. When faced with pain, it’s natural to seek ways to relieve yourself from it. To do this, it’s important that you understand your pain. Today, I’m talking about healing your pain and the necessity of processing your emotions...
Ellen Taaffe - How to Overcome Perfectionism & Master Self Promotion, Plus How to Support More Women into Senior Leadership Positions
Big Careers, Small Children - February 08, 2024 04:45 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can women unblock the obstacles in their path and open the door to opportunities to reach more senior leadership levels? Today on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Ellen Taaffe, author of a thought-provoking new book entitled, 'The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier That...
176: 5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - February 07, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsOne of the most common struggles that preoccupy women's minds is weight loss and finding effective ways to lose weight. This is especially true of women who are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. It’s normal to gain weight as we age, but many women think that they should just get used to ...
Daniel Astarita - How to Combine IVF, Fatherhood & a Senior Leadership Career
Big Careers, Small Children - February 01, 2024 04:45 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOur guest today is Daniel Astarita, Managing Director of Kesslers, London. Daniel is a proud IVF Dad and shares his experience of balancing a demanding career whilst going through IVF treatment. As a Managing Director, Daniel has practical advice on what he has learned from combining a leaders...
175: 5 Levels of Commitment
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - January 31, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsIt’s common to feel discouraged when curveballs come up and challenges arise on your way to your goal. That's where commitment comes in. In this week's episode, I dive into the five levels of commitment and help you identify the phase you are currently in. I explain how to recognize your c...
Sonia Sudhakar - How to Improve Confidence & Resilience as a Senior Leader & Getting to a Director Level Role
Big Careers, Small Children - January 25, 2024 04:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs part of #MentoringMonth Verena Hefti MBE speaks to Leaders Plus Fellowship Mentor Sonia Sudhakar about improving confidence and resilience as a senior leader and how to get to a Director level role. Sonia is the MD of Marketing and Digital at The Royal Mail Group and lives in London with her...
174: The Truth About Estrogen in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Felice Gersh
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - January 24, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsThis week, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Felice Gersh to the podcast to discuss the importance of estrogen and other hormones during perimenopause. Dr. Felice Gersh has degrees from Princeton University and from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. She is the Founder and Dire...
{CEO Series} Natasha Porter OBE - Why Being a CEO is One of the Best Jobs to Combine a Big Career and Small Children
Big Careers, Small Children - January 18, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Verena Hefti MBE is joined by Natasha Porter OBE, the CEO and Founder of the charity Unlocked Graduates, who recruit, train and challenge outstanding individuals to lead prisoner rehabilitation. Natasha has two young children and gave birth to her eldest child just as Unlocked Graduat...
Big Careers, Small Children - A Podcast for Ambitious Parents Progressing Senior Careers
Big Careers, Small Children - January 17, 2024 20:57 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBig Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena He...
173: You Are in Charge of Yourself with Anna
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - January 17, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsIf you want a healthy 2024 or to redefine your relationship with alcohol without breaking up with it, then this episode is for you. I interview Anna, who was part of the initial launch of my program, EpicYOU, and she shares what her life was like before and after the program. Learn how Epi...
Dr. Amy Diehl & Dr. Leanne Dzubinski - Shattering the Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work
Big Careers, Small Children - January 11, 2024 04:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating“Our organisations have mostly been built by men, for men, with men’s lifestyle patterns in mind.” Gender bias is a powerful force that holds women back in the workplace and prevents them from achieving their full potential. This week on the podcast Verena Hefti MBE chats to Dr. Amy Diehl and ...
172: 5 Core Healthy Habits to Start for Women (Part 2)
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - January 10, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsLast week, I discussed two impactful lifestyle changes to start taking better care of yourself: getting enough hydration and high-quality sleep. In this episode, we discover three more habits that add longevity and health to your years. These are bigger topics, but the highlights I give will mot...
Jessica Calarco - Why Women Have Become a Social Safety Net & What Needs to Change
Big Careers, Small Children - January 04, 2024 04:45 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Verena Hefti MBE chats with Jessica Calarco, a Sociologist and Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about women's role as a social safety net and what needs to change. Jessica is a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education and is the author of ...
171: 5 Core Healthy Habits to Start for Women (Part 1)
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - January 03, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsAre you ready for more epic living as we step into the new year? During 2023, I let go of some old beliefs that were holding me back. In doing so, I discovered impactful lifestyle changes to better care for myself. Let's call these lifestyle changes ‘habits.’ This week, I’m focusing on the...
Introducing: The Health, Habits, and Epic Living Podcast
Health, Habits, and Epic Living - January 02, 2024 10:28 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsHi, I’m Sherry Price, pharmacist, certified life and weight loss coach, behavioral specialist, wife, mom, coffee lover, and lifelong learner of all things health. I’m on a mission to educate and empower women to take charge of their health and wellness through self-advocacy, lifestyle changes, ...
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