Explore every episode of the podcast All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
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| 160. A visibility coach on how to decide what you want to be known for — Steph Wharton | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:38:31 | |
Steph Wharton is a leadership and visibility coach, a public speaker and the founder of the Speaker Movement, and she'll be the first to tell you she was painfully shy growing up. Andrea sat down with her in person to talk about what visibility looks like for working moms, whether that's on a stage, on LinkedIn or at the playground. They get into the many hats we wear and the question of whether we're "enough" in any of them, how to decide what you actually want to be visible for, why you don't need a rags-to-riches story to have something worth sharing, and beginner-friendly public speaking tips for easing your nerves the next time you have to speak in front of people. And, we leave you with a little visibility challenge. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Before you worry about how to be more visible, decide what you want to be visible for: what you value, what brings you joy, and what you want to be known for next. Then pick one thing you love that you wish more people knew about you, share it, and show up as much like yourself as you possibly can. About Steph Wharton Steph (she/her/ella) is a Latina Speaker, Coach, and Founder of Speaker Movement. She helps folks build a personal speaker brand that opens doors to speaking gigs, collaborations, and new clients—so their ideas can make an impact beyond the stage. Outside of work, she’s raising a bilingual toddler with her wife, dancing bachata whenever she gets the chance, and making new memories along the way. Connect with Steph Wharton Website | https://stephwharton.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stephwharton_/ | https://www.instagram.com/speakermovement/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@stephwharton Threads | https://www.threads.com/@stephwharton_ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 159. The real reason dinner feels so hard for working moms - Tori Wesszer | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:51:21 | |
📣 EXCLUSIVE for AFO listeners: Get 20% off your annual Fraîche Table subscription with code ALLFIGUREDOUT20 → https://fraichetable.com/ Tori Wesszer is a registered dietitian, a bestselling cookbook author, a mom of two boys and, somewhat by accident, the founder of a software company. Andrea sat down with her in Kelowna right at the end of the tour for her new cookbook, Fraiche and Simple, to talk about the question every busy parent hears around 5:30 PM: what's for dinner? They get into why that question feels so heavy, what a dietitian really thinks about packaged snacks and takeout pizza night, whether AI belongs in your kitchen, and how Tori went from 16 years in a "really good job" to building something of her own.
KEY TAKEAWAY Simplify everything that comes before the cooking: decide what's for dinner once a week, get the grocery list sorted, and share it. And go easy on yourself, because no single meal makes or breaks your family's nutrition. Pattern over plate. About Tori Wesszer Tori Wesszer is a registered dietitian, entrepreneur and the founder of Fraîche, which includes the Fraîche Living lifestyle platform and the Fraîche Table meal-planning service. She co-authored the #1 bestselling cookbooks Fraiche Food, Full Hearts and Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts with her cousin Jillian Harris, and her new cookbook, Fraiche and Simple: Easy Prep and Make-Ahead Recipes for Real Life, includes over 100 recipes and eight weeks of dietitian-designed meal plans. She is passionate about helping women bring more joy and ease into their kitchens, and lives in Kelowna, BC, with her husband and their two sons. Connect with Tori Website | https://fraicheliving.com/ Fraiche and Simple Cookbook | https://link.amazon/B0dzLlLoy Fraîche Table Subscription | https://fraichetable.com/ | Get 20% OFF Annual Subscription with code: ALLFIGUREDOUT20 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fraicheliving/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/fraicheliving/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fraicheliving YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@fraicheliving9780 Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/fraichefood/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 158. Why you stopped having fun as a mom (and how to get it back) — Laura Haver | 10 Oct 2026 | 00:58:08 | |
Free for AFO listeners: grab Laura's Playlist Planner to find your own unique play activities and plan them into a busy schedule → https://laurahaver.com/playlist/ Reclaiming fun has been coming up everywhere lately, at Andrea's breakfast club, in her strategy sessions with working parents and over dinner with friends, so she's bringing back one of the most joyful conversations in the All Figured Out archive. Laura Haver is a play advocate, author, life coach, mom and former pro beach tennis player, and she makes the case that play belongs to grown-ups too. Andrea and Laura get into what play actually is (spoiler, your colour-coded spreadsheet might count), why it slowly disappears as we get older, what happened when Laura said yes to competing again with two little kids at home, and simple ways to bring fun back into busy days, for you and with your kids. Originally aired as Episode 64. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Look at what you already enjoy, give yourself credit for it, and put a few phone-free minutes of play on the calendar. A little fun on purpose gives you more energy for everything else. About Laura Haver Laura Haver is a play advocate, author, speaker, life coach, mom and former pro athlete. She is an expert in play, communication and happiness, and has helped thousands of people experience more fun, fulfillment and joy in their lives. She has been featured on the Today Show, CBS, Fox, Parents, Shape and more, and is the author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness. Connect with Laura Website | https://laurahaver.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lauramhaver/ | https://www.instagram.com/authormoms/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahaver Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/laurahaverauthor YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@lauramhaver Book: Play Together | https://link.amazon/B09bZqsvq About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 157. 8 surgeries in 18 months, and where he is 5 years later — Scotty Barr | 01 Oct 2026 | 01:03:00 | |
Three years ago, Scotty Barr (Andrea's husband) came on the show to share the story of eight heart surgeries in eighteen months, more than 100 days in the hospital, and becoming a dad in the middle of it all. And at one point, it became one of our most-listened-to episodes ever, and now Scotty is back to take back the first place! In this episode, Andrea and Scotty get into how he's rebuilt a rhythm across work, health and family, what it's really like being married to your total opposite, why a cardiac patient on blood thinners ended up in a boxing gym, and what each of them is still trying to figure out. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Put a few solid rhythms in place for the things that matter most, let everything else stay flexible, and when something stops working, say so and recalibrate together. The limits you're living with (time, energy, little kids) can make the next choice a whole lot clearer. RELATED EPISODES
About Scott Barr Scotty is a marketer with over 20 years experience working at Canada’s top ranked creative agencies. His health journey, which included 11 cardiac related surgeries, was the subject of All Figured Out’s previous number 1 most listened to episode. He’s a father of two, husband to a top 3% global podcaster, and an aspiring fitness influencer, with the emphasis on aspiring. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 156. Global News anchor on spiritual awakening without quitting the job she loves — Sonia Sunger | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:49:29 | |
For the last ten years, Sonia Sunger has been waking up at 3 a.m. to bring BC its morning news, and she's built her whole life around that schedule. She's a veteran journalist, a mom of two, a certified Reiki practitioner and the host of Sacred Space with Sonia. In this episode, Andrea and Sonia get into how she protects her energy in a world built for the 9-to-5, the season that led her to asking "who am I really?", and what came after she decided to stop hiding her spiritual side. They also talk about whether you actually have to blow up your whole life to live more like yourself.
KEY TAKEAWAY You don’t have to blow up your whole life to change it. Follow the one thing you’re curious about, and take one small step toward it, and then another one, and another one…one step at a time. About Sonia Sunger Sonia Sunger is a veteran Canadian journalist and anchor/reporter with Global BC, where she has spent roughly the last decade on the morning news, after starting her on-camera career at CTV. She created Global's Wellness Wednesdays segment to share mindset shifts and nervous system tools with viewers, and hosts the interview podcast Sacred Space with Sonia, dedicated to spiritual development, consciousness and intentional living. A certified Reiki practitioner and mom of two, she believes that when you expand your own consciousness, life changes. Connect with Sonia Sunger Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/soniasunger/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-sunger-a3a0152a/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sacredspacewithsonia Sacred Space with Sonia | https://linktr.ee/sacredspacewithsonia About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 155. How to raise body neutral kids in a diet-culture world — Penny Greening | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:56:33 | |
DISCLAIMER: this episode discusses disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image in depth. If that's not what you need today, we'll see you on the next one — and if you or someone you love is struggling, Reframe Voices Society (reframevoices.ca) and NEDIC, the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (nedic.ca), are great places to start. Penny Greening is the founder and executive director of Reframe Voices Society — a creative brand strategist, former communications agency director, and community mental health advocate whose own life has moved through corporate marketing, bodybuilding, motherhood, and, eventually, building a nonprofit from scratch. Andrea and Penny chat about what an eating disorder is (guess what? 2 definitions!), why the word "fat" needs to be defused instead of avoided, and what body neutral parenting actually looks like in a house that isn't getting it perfect at every meal.
KEY TAKEAWAY There's no moral value attached to fat, skinny, big, small — it just is. Body neutral parenting comes down to the words already happening in your kitchen, and whether they let food and bodies stay that neutral, or start turning them into something to be earned or ashamed of. About Penny Greening Penny Greening is a creative brand strategist, former communications agency director, community mental health advocate and nonprofit founder whose work sits at the intersection of education and social impact. Once the Director of Marketing for Innovative Fitness, she helped shape a whole-person approach to selling healthy habits for life, while raising her daughter. A fifth-term board member with Variety - The Children’s Charity of BC, Penny founded BC-nonprofit Reframe Voices Society in 2025, after recognizing a critical gap in the public awareness of how and when eating disorders truly begin. Today, she leads a multidisciplinary team of volunteers equipping parents and guardians of school-aged children and teens, with the language and practical tools they need to protect their child against eating disorders when it comes to food, feelings and body talk. Connect with Penny Website | https://www.reframevoices.ca | http://www.beyondbodytalk.ca/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/reframevoices/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-voices-society/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframeVoices TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@reframevoices About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 154. Why "how was your day?" is the wrong question to ask after school | 10 Sep 2026 | 01:06:19 | |
Sandy Ewert spent a decade in the classroom before she became a school counsellor and, eventually, a private-practice family and child therapist. She's coached hundreds of kids through the exact thing every family is living through right now — and this September, for the first time, she's doing it as a parent herself, with a son about to start kindergarten and a six-month-old at home. In this episode, we get into what actually helps a kid get through a hard transition, what a school counsellor really does all day, and the honest answer to whether "knowing too much" makes the back-to-school season any easier. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Preparation is the antidote to anxiety — rehearse the hard transition before it happens instead of hoping you survive it. When the big feelings show up anyway, meet them with connection, not another question. About Sandy Ewert Sandy has spent nearly two decades supporting children and families first as a teacher and now as a counsellor both in private practice and within the school system. During her time in education, she has spent time in a variety of roles including specialized behaviour support program teacher, special education teacher and currently school counsellor. Sandy is most passionate and ignited by walking along side children in finding their voice and living life as their most authentic and best lives. She describes her work in private practice as a “Children’s life coach.” Sandy believes that her purpose is to be a conduit between adults and children, helping adults to better understand each individual child for who they truly are without the desire to change them. 💌 email Sandy: Sandyewertcounselling@gmail.com About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 153. She left law to become a naturopath and had 4 kids! — Dr. Sarah Harbottle | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:39:25 | |
🛍️ USE CODE ALLFIGUREDOUT20 TO GET 20% OFF AT marisdae.com Dr. Sarah Harbottle has one of those resumes that seems impossible on paper: naturopathic doctor, lawyer, mom of four, clinic owner, and head of product at Maris Dae. She didn't plan any of it — she once thought she'd become a conventional doctor, then spent seven years as a lawyer instead, before a decision at 32 sent her back to school to become a naturopathic doctor. What she didn't plan for was how much life would happen in the middle of that degree. In this episode, we get into the identity crisis of a total career pivot, what actually kept her going through the hardest years of school, her naturopathic take on skin health, and whether your workout might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY When the question in front of you is "can I do this right now?" — make the decision. Do that enough times in a row, and you end up somewhere no five-year plan could have mapped out for you. About Dr. Sarah Harbottle Dr. Sarah Harbottle is a naturopathic doctor and lawyer based in Vancouver. She practices at her clinic, Life Integrative, provides legal counsel to naturopathic doctors and other healthcare providers, and runs Parave, a corporate health education company focused on the perimenopausal space. She's also head of product at Maris Dae, the Vancouver-based marine-hydration skincare brand. She's a mom of four. Connect with Dr. Sarah Harbottle Instagram | @dr.sarah.harbottle.nd | @maris.dae About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 152. She pitched investors 38 weeks pregnant — Sam Rayner | 26 Aug 2026 | 01:03:06 | |
🛍️ USE CODE ALLFIGUREDOUT20 TO GET 20% OFF AT marisdae.com Sam Rayner spent over a decade climbing the corporate marketing ladder — AG Hair, Lululemon, an MBA, a job offer from a massive global conglomerate she turned down on gut instinct alone. Then life did what life does: both her parents died of cancer within a short window of each other and she went through multiple failed rounds of IVF. Somewhere along the way, her mom’s words became her mantra — “you need to live life harder”, which led Sam to build Better Basics and now her new brand, Maris Dae, a marine-hydration skincare line built around a proprietary seaweed extract sourced and processed entirely in BC. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Closing something isn't the same as failing at it. Sam built Better Basics with everything she had, and when it stopped making sense, she shared with her community, gave herself a deadline and called it a pause instead of an ending. And her fertility journey took some extra love as well. A failure means the book is closed, but a pause means the door stays cracked open ready for a different path life will take. About Sam Rayner Samantha Rayner is the Founder and CEO of Maris Dae, a science-backed skin and gut health brand powered by BC sea algae. After two decades in beauty and wellness brand leadership, she partnered with a biochemist and naturopathic doctor to develop the Maris Element, an exclusive extract of Mazzaella Japonica and bull kelp sourced from Vancouver Island. Maris Dae's debut body care line launched in May 2026 and sold out twice. Rayner is a second-time founder, Business in Vancouver 40 Under 40 honoree, and Techstars alum who previously founded Better Basics and led teams at Saje, lululemon, and AG Care. Connect with Sam Website | https://marisdae.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/maris.dae/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 151. The full body yes: how to actually know when your gut is right — Courtney Thomas | 20 Aug 2026 | 01:09:46 | |
Courtney Thomas, founder of the Bodhi Effect sits down with Andrea for a vulnerable conversation — the kind we love here at All Figured Out! Courtney tells the full, unfiltered origin story of The Bodhi Effect: miscarriages, a yoga studio built and run on almost no sleep alongside a full-time corporate job, and a name that came from a goosebump-inducing story. From there, she and Andrea get into what intuition actually is, how to tell it apart from anxiety and intrusive thoughts, why "I'm just not an intuitive person" doesn't hold up, and why Courtney’s own Oura Ring ended up in the garbage. Courtney also introduces her new Flow Writing Collection — a journal and oracle card deck built from a practice she's been leading in her community since 2021. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Your intuition and your anxiety can feel like the same volume, but they're not the same voice. Intuition comes in fast, calm, and unforced — anxiety negotiates. The more you measure, track, and optimize, the harder that signal gets to hear. About Courtney Thomas Based in British Columbia, Courtney Thomas is an intuitive Mindfulness Coach with over ten years of experience. She specializes in guiding individuals back to their highest selves through personalized coaching, transformative workshops, courses, and retreats. Courtney skillfully combines diverse practices to unlock human potential and inspire a renewed sense of purpose. Her mission is for everyone to experience the full, authentic expression of themselves, lighting up the world with their unique presence. Connect with Courtney Thomas Get the Flow Deck | https://www.thebodhieffect.com/flowdeck Website | https://www.thebodhieffect.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebodhieffect/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 150 episodes in: why I stopped trying to sound "polished" | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:17:16 | |
Ten years ago, while working in leadership development at Aritzia, she hired a speaking coach because — despite getting great feedback — she wrote in her journal that she felt like she'd "lost her voice." That coaching relationship ended without ever quite clicking. It took almost a decade, and 150 episode of doing the actual thing, for the lesson to actually land: the ums, ahs, and pauses she wanted to fix, are the actual things that make her sound human, specially in 2026, when we’re second-guessing every audio, and video is AI-made or human-made. Andrea gets into the full speaking coach story, why paying for something is what really cements the intention, her client’s pottery goal as a case study in “doing the thing”, and the podcast’s own milestone numbers after four years! In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY The investment is what makes the intention real, anyone can write a goal on a piece of paper, but not everyone is willing to put money behind it. You don’t need to have “all figured out” (pun intended), just keep showing up for it, on purpose, every week. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 149. Millennial moms yap about Keds, a shopping app scandal, and quitting mom guilt | 06 Aug 2026 | 01:00:30 | |
This is YAP number two — Andrea's back with her YAP co-host (and childhood pal) Lauren Naderi for round two of the unstructured, “whatever's-actually-on-our-mind” format. This time they gave it some shape: four categories, all starting with F — fun, fashion, feel good, and forensics. Inside: a TikTok dance so hard Andrea can't get through it in her garage, a Keds mystery nobody will take credit for, the exact line that might change how you get dressed tomorrow, frictionless home organization systems, and the shopping-app scandal they can't stop talking about.
KEY TAKEAWAY Not everything comes down to having a five-year plan, sometimes all it takes is a frictionless junk drawer, letting go of that “should” that never really made sense, or even wearing the good underwear on a random Tuesday! Dress, organize and show up for the day you actually want to have — not the one you think you're supposed to have. ABOUT LAUREN NADERI Lauren Naderi is the All Figured Out resident taste maker! She’s also an interior designer, brand strategist, and multi-passionate entrepreneur based in Toronto. She has a background in advertising and holistic nutrition, went back to corporate after having her daughter, left again, and eventually went all in on interior design. She works with clients on spaces that feel intentional — not just beautiful. She is also, as of this episode, the co-host of our yap format. Mom to an almost-four-year-old. Recently moved her family into a 900 sq ft condo and has zero regrets. Will take five pairs of pants to the tailor in a single trip, and shopping is her true hobby! CONNECT WITH LAUREN Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/laurennaderi About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 148. FOMO part 2: the yeses you can't say anymore | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:13:51 | |
📣 BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION → https://calendly.com/andreabarrcoaching/strategy-session and step into your power of leadership. 🚨 $50 OFF when you use code: AFO at checkout! This episode is a follow-up on the FOMO you feel once you become a parent. In this episode Andrea talks about what happens to your visibility once you’re a parent, and what’s in your control when it comes to still being seen, still growing, and not getting passed over.
KEY TAKEAWAY Once you became a parent, you became more efficient, more experienced, and better equipped to lead. Step into the leadership you're already living at home, and let it show up at work too. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 147. A calculated risk, a maternity leave, and a business that grew anyway with Georgina Wysiecki | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:55:29 | |
This week's guest has been on the podcast twice before, once for infant sleep and once for toddler sleep, and this time the conversation just went wherever it wanted to go. We get into the calculated risk that let her build a private sleep-consulting practice instead of going back to a full-time job, the extended-health-benefits detail that changed the trajectory of her business, and what she wants every parent to know about sleep myths — like: there's no universal amount of sleep any kid "should" get, and there's no moral failing in a later bedtime. We also chat about her child’s recent autism diagnosis, what the private assessment process looked like, and how she processed it as a mom before she processed it as a professional. From there it's the Fair Play method revisited, a garbage-bag story that changed how one household splits invisible labor, a whiteboard life-planning session, and a long, honest conversation about friendship, hobbies, and what's next. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Nothing here happened in one clean leap — not the business, not the parenting decisions, not the marriage. It's calculated risk and a lot of trial and error. Whether it's a business, a diagnosis, or a chore chart: you don't get a medal for doing it alone. Ask for the help. Make the invisible stuff visible. Let the plan change. ABOUT GEORGINA WYSIECKI Mum of 2, wife, Founder of Woodlands Collective, registered social worker, registered clinical counsellor & supports families with sleep. She lives in North Vancouver with her husband, children and 3 dogs. Originally from Australia and has lived in Canada for 14 years. She truly believes everyone can have a happy and well rested household. She is living proof that you can do this and a big believer in there’s no such thing as one way to parent. Georgina supports families to reach their sleep goals, improve mental health and relationships. CONNECT WITH GEORGINA Website | https://www.woodlandscollective.ca/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/woodlands.collective.sleep About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple | |||
| 146. Why FOMO hits so much harder once you have kids | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:44:45 | |
This episode was inspired by and Instagram story I shared about skipping a dinner party I really wanted to go to and how I KNEW before the photos came out, that I’d made the right call. So many of you reached out wanting more about this topic that I had to record an episode as fast as I could. We're talking about FOMO: what it actually is, why it gets so much heavier and more layered once you become a parent, and the three questions I ask myself — and my clients — before deciding if something's a hell yeah or a "not right now." In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Before you say yes or no to anything, ask: what are the factors surrounding this? What am I focusing on right now? And what are my options beyond just "go or don't go"? Then commit, and don't look back — you're allowed to learn from a decision, you're never required to regret it. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 145. Food noise, hormones, and what moms are secretly talking about with Dr. Ally Power and Liz Dornian | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:09:15 | |
A note on this episode → weight loss is a topic that can be triggering, and that's not lost on us. If today's episode isn't for you right now, it’s more than okay to skip this one. If you're in a season where food, body image, or weight feels like more than you can carry alone, visit nedic.ca for a free national helpline, and a directory of local providers. Weight loss has become a taboo topic, something that we almost whisper and talk about in secret, but it’s a topic that keeps showing up in nearly every conversation Dr. Ally Power and Liz Dornian have with the moms they work with. We get into what's actually driving the desire to lose weight, why "the middle ground" between restrictive dieting and total food freedom barely exists in the culture we're swimming in, what GLP-1s are actually doing for the right person, why biohacking makes two health professionals roll their eyes, and the specific, deep-seated shame of already knowing exactly what you're "supposed" to do — and still not doing it. This one is about feeling better in the one body you get. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Weight loss isn't a moral failing or a finish line — it's hormones, behaviour change, and a lot of self-compassion. Most of us already know what to do. The real work is figuring out why we're not doing it, and getting curious about that instead of ashamed of it. About Dr. Ally Power Dr. Ally Power is a naturopathic doctor and motherhood coach who helps moms move from burnout and overwhelm to more balance, energy, and confidence in their bodies. She blends naturopathic medicine, lifestyle coaching, and compassionate accountability to help mothers reclaim their energy, understand what their hormones are really doing, and feel like themselves again, without adding more pressure. Connect with Dr. Ally Power, ND Website | https://www.drallypower.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drallypower About Liz Dornian Liz Dornian is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, health coach, and co-host of The 80% Club podcast. She specializes in helping women lose weight in a sustainable way while improving their relationship with food, supporting their health, and building habits that fit real life. Liz is passionate about making nutrition feel simple, approachable, and realistic — so women can feel strong, energized, and confident in their bodies. Together, Ally and Liz co-host The 80% Club, a podcast on moms' health, habits, and hormones. Connect with Liz Dornian Website | https://www.lizdornian.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/ The Nourished Mom Program | https://www.lizdornian.com/coaching About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast | |||
| 144. What nobody tells you about going back to work after maternity leave — Andrea Giacomelli | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:58:11 | |
There's a phase of working motherhood that is underrepresented, everyone talks about the birth announcement, the first day back, but no one talks about all the messy stuff in between. We're talking about finding out you're pregnant three months into a new job. Being diagnosed with HELLP syndrome at 38 weeks and having your baby under general anesthesia in the span of 12 hours. Going off your ADHD medication during pregnancy. Taking nine months of mat leave. And returning to work while simultaneously moving cities, starting daycare, doing a renovation, and your husband switching jobs. It's a lot. We get into all of it — and the joy and complexities that threads through every single part. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAYThe guilt is almost never warranted. The plan almost never goes as planned. And somehow, you figure it out anyway. ABOUT ANDREA GIACOMELLI Andrea Giacomelli is a communications professional whose career has taken her from tech to infrastructure to financial services across Toronto and Sydney. Currently working in corporate communications for a major institutional investor, she's built her expertise helping organizations communicate clearly during moments that matter. Andrea is a self-described chaos-embracer with ADHD. She brings the same storytelling instincts she's honed professionally to every corner of her life, including motherhood—which began with an unexpected plot twist: a HELLP syndrome diagnosis, an emergency delivery at 38 weeks, and zero time for a proper handover at work. She's also a natural light photographer on the side, with a talent for capturing the candid, in-between moments that make up a life. Andrea lives in Mississauga with her husband Curtis, their son Miles, and a deep appreciation for having grandparents just 300 metres down the road. CONNECT WITH ANDREA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/andreareneephoto LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/giacomelliandrea/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 143. Pull-on pants and other musings | 11 Jun 2026 | 01:00:34 | |
Okay, genuinely one of my favourite recordings. Lauren Naderi is one of my oldest friends — we’ve known each other since grade five, all-girls school in Ontario, class of 35. This is her first time on the show, and we are officially launching what I’m calling the “yap” format: no agenda, no lesson plan, just two millennial moms talking about the stuff that’s actually on our minds. Lauren is a designer and tastemaker with incredible range — she has thoughts on your wardrobe, your floor plan, and the emotional weight of having too many rooms you never use. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAYThe square footage you were told to want and the life you actually want to live are often two different things. Same goes for the career path that looks right on paper vs. the one that actually fits. You can absolutely question both! ABOUT LAUREN NADERILauren Naderi is an interior designer, brand strategist, and multi-passionate entrepreneur based in Toronto. She has a background in advertising and holistic nutrition, went back to corporate after having her daughter, left again, and eventually went all in on interior design. She works with clients on spaces that feel intentional — not just beautiful. She is also, as of this episode, the co-host of our yap format. Mom to an almost-four-year-old. Recently moved her family into a 900 sq ft condo and has zero regrets. Will take five pairs of pants to the tailor in a single trip. CONNECT WITH LAURENInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/laurennaderi LINKS MENTIONED
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 142. The simple exercise that helped 22 working moms believe in their goals | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:33:27 | |
🥞🥂JOIN THE BREAKFAST CLUB MEMBERSHIP: https://luma.com/allfiguredout Andrea takes you behind the scenes of her birthday Breakfast Club event in West Vancouver — 22 women, a DJ, mimosas, and a surprisingly powerful exercise. She walks you through the timeline + vision board activity she's been using with 1:1 coaching clients for years, and now finally brought to a group setting. It’s a way to make your big dreams feel real, grounded, actually achievable…and pretty. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY A vision board without context is just wishful thinking. When you marry your big dreams with a concrete timeline — your kids' milestones, your age, your partner's retirement — your brain actually believes it's possible. And that belief is exactly what makes it happen. Related episode:
Mentioned in the episode: Vision board / Craft Supplies from Amazon About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | |||
| 141. The confidence nobody talks about: what year 35 taught me | 21 May 2026 | 00:30:51 | |
The day before her 36th birthday, Andrea hits record alone and gets honest about the year that quietly changed everything. She made less money in coaching than she has in years — and has never felt more sure of herself. In this episode, she reflects on the four questions she was unknowingly working through all year, what happened in a somatic therapy session the day before turning 36, and why she's done keeping her confidence private. This one is for anyone who's been building something that doesn't make sense on paper yet, and doing it in that quiet, certain way that nobody talks about enough. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Stop downplaying yourself! About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 140. She froze her eggs at 37 to give herself a choice — Kristin Constable | 14 May 2026 | 01:00:23 | |
1:1 STRATEGY SESSIONS ARE NOW OPEN. Book yours → https://calendly.com/andreabarrcoaching/strategy-session The life you’ve already lived is the most valuable thing you’ll bring to it. Kristin Constable is a business strategist, certified leadership coach, and founder of Soulful CEO®. She has been in Andrea's corner for over a decade, and was the one who opened the door to coaching, entrepreneurship, and thinking bigger. Kristin gets radically honest about building something that’s actually yours, a “category of one” as she calls it. Two divorces, a pandemic, freezing her eggs at 37… are just some of the experiences she’s lived through, and she shares on today’s episode. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Think of your life experiences as your “category of one”. The messy stuff, the seasons where you felt like starting over, it all counts towards what you’re building. About Kristin Constable Kristin Constable is a business strategist, certified leadership coach, and founder of Soulful CEO®. With over a decade of experience helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs codify their expertise into scalable businesses, Kristin bridges high-level strategy with the soul work it takes to build something that actually fits your life. Connect with Kristin Constable Website | https://www.kristinconstable.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kristinconstable/ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-constable/ Soulful CEO Podcast | https://pod.link/1745775644 About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 139. The personal brand mistake most working moms make — Jenn Wint | 07 May 2026 | 00:49:20 | |
🚨 1:1 STRATEGY SESSIONS ARE NOW OPEN. Book yours! Jenn Wint built her PR business 13 years before working from home was cool, and when she had her son, she had no access to mat leave, no childcare plan, and a newborn who needed open heart surgery. In this episode, Jenn shares her experience of entrepreneurship through pregnancy, a NICU stay, postpartum anxiety, and the slow, surprising arrival of genuinely loving motherhood. Plus: why Googling yourself is the first step you need to take, if you’re a working mom who’s working on her personal brand In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Sometimes working is how you cope with the situation in front of you, that thing that keeps you tethered to yourself when everything else feels out of control. About Jenn Wint Jenn Wint (she/her) is a PR strategist, writer, speaker, and founder of WINT Communications — a Vancouver-based PR firm dedicated to helping small businesses and solopreneurs tell their stories and get noticed. With over 13 years of experience building her business from the ground up, Jenn specializes in making PR feel accessible and genuinely doable for founders who don't have a Times Square billboard budget. She is also a published author and contributor to the anthology Beyond Blue. When she's not crafting PR strategies, she's chasing her two kids around Vancouver alongside her Irish husband and two very opinionated cats. Connect with Jenn Wint Website | https://wintcommunications.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jenn_wint/ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-wint/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_wint PR Power HOUR | https://wintcommunications.com/pr-power-hour About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 138. You're not a bad mom, you're just a people pleaser — Libby Ward | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:46:26 | |
🚨 1:1 STRATEGY SESSIONS ARE NOW OPEN. Book yours → https://calendly.com/andreabarrcoaching/strategy-session Libby Ward has been known as "The Honest Mom" since 2020, when she joined TikTok on a whim and started sharing about the realities of motherhood thinking no one would find her. To her surprise, over two million women were waiting for exactly that. Now she's a writer, speaker, mental health advocate, and the author of Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. In this episode, you’ll hear Andrea and Libby – two Canadian women who connected at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Austin, TX – having a very honest conversation about what’s not said enough about motherhood. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Guilt is just information. The only way out of the shame and guilt spiral is to feel them fully and do the thing anyway. Every time you do, the feeling shrinks just a little. And eventually, you realize you could have started saying no a long time ago. About Libby Ward Libby Ward is a creator, speaker, and fierce advocate for women and mothers. Her work has been featured on the BBC and Globe and Mail, Good Morning America, and she is a member of Reese Witherspoon’s inaugural Hello Sunshine Collective. Known for her honesty and humour, Libby connects with millions of women through her social media platforms and creates spaces where moms feel seen and empowered to reclaim their time and well-being. Her book Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself explores the realities of modern motherhood and her healing journey to becoming a more present parent and whole person. Connect with Libby Ward Website | https://libbyward.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/libbyward/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/libbywardofficial TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@libbywardofficial The Book: Honest Motherhood | https://amzn.to/4u2XM4e About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 137. What medicine couldn't fix: one MD's path to mystic healing — Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler | 23 Apr 2026 | 01:12:58 | |
Alexandra Perel-Winkler is very proud of her MD title, she went to Columbia and worked hard for it, but she still decided to walk away from her prestigious research career to become a soul-centered coach and medicine woman. She’s the founder of The Mystic Medicine, where she explores what it looks like to bridge the gap between science and spirit. In this episode, Alexandra shares about her journey from rheumatology fellow to healer, her father's miraculous recovery from pancreatic cancer, and what happened when Andrea experienced a Mystic Medicine ceremony herself just 24 hours before recording this episode. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Before you seek to heal anyone else, you really need to do your own healing first. Whether you're a working mom feeling disconnected from yourself, a high achiever whose body keeps sending signals you keep ignoring, or someone standing at an inflection point wondering who you are without the version of success you've built — the path back isn't through more logic. It's through reconnecting to the essential self you already know is there. About Alexandra Perel-Winkler, MD Alexandra Perel-Winkler is a soul-centered coach and medical doctor who blends science, spirit, and embodiment to help people reconnect with their body, heart, and soul. With 15+ years in Western Medicine and advanced training in Integrative and Functional Medicine, Applied Quantum Biology, neuroplastic coaching, somatic practices, energy work, and intuitive guidance, Alexandra makes the mystical tangible and the abstract approachable. She works with clients in person in Vancouver and virtually through The Mystic Medicine. Connect with Alexandra Perel-Winkler, MD Website | https://www.themysticmedicine.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/themysticmedicine About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 136. Why the woman who triggers you is the one you need most | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:25:31 | |
What happens when the woman who triggers you becomes your person? Christine Coughlin and Emily Shimwell get radically honest about jealousy, competition, and the late-night voice note that not only started a friendship, but changed how both of them think about collaboration. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY The woman who triggers you isn't your competition. She's a mirror, and she’s showing you exactly where you're being invited to grow. This episode was inspired by “The Women Who Trigger Us” by Christine Coughlin – read the article → https://yvrcreatives.ca/2026/03/15/collaboration-over-competition-women-in-business/ Related episodes:
Connect with Christine Coughlin Website | https://yvrcreatives.ca/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yvr.creatives/ | https://www.instagram.com/iamchristinecoughlin/ Connect with Emily Shimwell Website | https://dinewilderevents.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_emily_wilder_/ | https://www.instagram.com/dine.wilder/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple | |||
| 135. The 1 dinner table mistake that makes picky eating worse — with Soleina Karamali | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:53:34 | |
TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders mentioned in the episode. Picture this: dinner time and you’re already dreading sitting at the dinner table, because you know you’re going to be stressed about your kid not eating enough protein, or being picky about what they want, even though they probably ate that chicken nugget 2 days ago, and loved it, but today is another struggle. Today, I’m sitting down with Soleina Karamali, a registered dietician, founder of Every Eater, and a mom of two, and she is here to completely reframe how we think about feeding our kids. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Sitting at the dinner table should be about connection, not intake. Your job as a parent is to decide what, when, and where food is served. Your child's job is to decide if and how much they eat. By trusting that division, you preserve the one thing that matters most: their lifelong relationship with food. About Soleina Karamali Soleina Karamali is a registered dietician and the founder of Every Eater, a feeding therapy practice serving families across British Columbia. With nearly a decade as a pediatric dietician at BC Children's Hospital — most of it in complex feeding care — Soleina brings serious clinical expertise to the work. She's also a published researcher and a mom of two (one adventurous eater, one very particular one), which means she gets it from both sides of the table. Her approach is science-backed, humor-forward, and built around the belief that feeding your child shouldn't feel overwhelming. Connect with Soleina Karamali Website | https://everyeater.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/everyeater About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 134. 7 things that finally made family vacation feel like actual rest | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:20:47 | |
We just got back from two and a half weeks in Florida, and I'm recording this while it's still fresh — cold from the plane and all. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what actually made this family vacation feel like rest: the prep hacks that kept Scotty and me from arriving at the airport annoyed at each other, the Instacart move that meant zero store runs for 10 days, and the alternating mornings method that gave us each seven solo mornings over the trip. Tune in, and have a family vacation that you don’t need a vacation from. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Family vacation doesn't have to feel like a second job. With a bit of intentional prep before you go and a simple alternating rhythm with your partner while you're there, you can actually come back feeling restored — not like you need another vacation to recover from your vacation. Related episodes → Episode 124. 4 vacation myths that are keeping working parents burned out - Jennica Day – Spotify, Apple + YouTube About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 133. The working mom's guide to networking events (from someone who's built hundreds) — Heather Odendaal | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:41:43 | |
🎉 USE CODE AFO TO GET $150 OFF YOUR WNORTH CONFERENCE PASS! — conference runs May 6–8, 2026 at the Four Seasons Whistler. Heather Odendaal, entrepreneur, event producer and founder of WNORTH, an Award-winning membership network of women in leadership that she has been running for the past 11 years in Whistler, BC. WNORTH’s mission is to develop more women to leading positions so they can elevate their teams, families and communities, all through boutique in-person and virtual events, summits, programs and annual Conference. She knows what it takes to build a community of working women who want to be part of. In this episode, Heather shares what the events industry taught her about belonging, why traditional networking events fail ambitious women, and how she rebuilt her business — and herself — after losing $250K a month during the pandemic. You might have a love-hate relationship with networking, but you’re desperately wanting to find your people, so tune in In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Real community is built through belonging. Which is why it is better to find the right room, instead of trying to work every single one of them. The goal for working moms should be to make deeper connections. Quality over quantity. About Heather Odendaal Heather Odendaal is a conference entrepreneur and the founder of W North, an 11-year women's leadership conference and membership community that brings together ambitious women in business and corporate leadership. She is also the founder of Events by Bluebird, a full-service event production company. Based in Whistler, BC, Heather has produced events globally — from the Canadian Embassy in London to Abu Dhabi — and is a sought-after speaker on belonging, community, and women's leadership. She is a mom of two and a passionate advocate for building spaces that actually work for women. Connect with Heather Odendaal Website | https://wnorthconnect.com/ | https://www.eventsbybluebird.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heatherodendaal/ | https://www.instagram.com/wnorthconnect/ | https://www.instagram.com/eventsbybluebird/ Linkedin | https://ca.linkedin.com/in/heatherodendaal | https://www.linkedin.com/company/wnorth/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebirddmc About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 132. What your money anxiety is actually about — Jessica Moorehouse | 19 Mar 2026 | 01:14:25 | |
Some episodes age like fine wine and this is one of them. Jessica Moorhouse (Accredited Financial Counsellor, bestselling author of Everything But Money, and host of the More Money Podcast) joined Andrea for one of the most honest, warm, and genuinely useful conversations this show has ever had about money. Jessica shares about the feelings, the stories, and even the stuff we inherited without realizing it. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Your money problems almost never start with money. They start with a story — one you probably inherited before you were old enough to know it was happening. The work is in uncovering it, not just optimizing your budget. About Jessica Moorhouse Jessica Moorhouse is an Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, bestselling author of Everything But Money, and host of the More Money Podcast (4M+ downloads). She's been featured in Forbes, CBC, CTV, and more, helping people heal their relationship with money — for themselves and their kids. Connect with Jessica Moorhouse Website | https://jessicamoorhouse.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jessicaimoorhouse/ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaimoorhouse/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/jessicamoorhouse1 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaimoorhouse Threads | https://www.threads.com/@jessicaimoorhouse Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/jessicaimoorhouse More Money Podcast | https://jessicamoorhouse.com/podcast/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 131. How a former teacher built two businesses from scratch, and what she'd do differently - Shannon Pruitt | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:58:07 | |
Shannon Pruitt built not one but two businesses from scratch — the first while teaching full-time, the second with a six-month-old in her lap. After nearly selling her wedding planning business for six figures, she found herself at a kitchen table with her husband, a newborn, and a blank slate. And that was how Sunday Muse was born, a brand strategy and design studio that fits her lifestyle, and that she runs roughly three hours a day around motherhood. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Your personal brand is about being clear on your message, knowing who you're actually serving, and having the courage to just start before everything is figured out. About Shannon Pruitt Shannon Pruitt is a brand strategist and creative director based in South Carolina, and the founder of Sunday Muse. She works primarily with women-owned businesses to build their brands, websites, and marketing so they can show up confidently in the world — without having to think about it. Shannon brings a unique background as a former English teacher and wedding planner to every project, blending sharp copy instincts with a designer's eye. Connect with Shannon Pruitt Website | https://www.sundaymusedesign.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sundaymusedesign Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonroyalpruitt/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sundaymusedesign Threads | https://www.threads.com/@sundaymusedesign Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/sundaymusedesign/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 130. Why working parents need to stop managing days and start managing months | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:33:53 | |
I’m not afraid to say that I have a complicated relationship with time, from when I was working in corporate, to mat leave, to running my own business. Time is something that I’m always finding new ways to make the most of. In this episode, I’m sharing the calendar reset I’m committing to taking a long overdue family vacation. This doesn’t mean that I’ll have a rigid system, or a perfect solution, it’s just an honest look at what’s not working and a realistic plan to fix it. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY You don't need a perfect system — you need to zoom out, protect your non-negotiables, and let everything else fall into place around them. Related episode Ep. 72: Understanding your cycle as a working mother for optimized health, mood, and productivity with Dr. Liza Klassen – Spotify or Apple About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 129. The 15-minute method that carried one mom through the unthinkable - Michelle Hooey | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:58:52 | |
Have you ever wondered what it would take to go from burned-out corporate climber to grounded, present mom — not because life got easier, but because you finally learned to regulate yourself through the hard stuff? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Hooey, life coach and author of The Goldie Effect, who shares how her signature 15-Minute Rewrite method was born in the most unlikely place: a hospital room. Michelle opens up about her daughter Goldie, navigating life with a child with "special rights" (we're making the switch to this term and we're not looking back!), and how nervous system regulation for parents isn't just a personal practice — it's what holds your marriage, your identity, and your sanity together when everything is on the line. If you've ever felt like you have nothing left to give, tune in! In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY You don't need a dramatic life overhaul to regulate your nervous system, you only need 15 intentional minutes and the willingness to ask yourself what you actually need. About Michelle Hooey Michelle Hooey is a bestselling author, speaker, and guide for women navigating real-life change. After years in corporate leadership, her life shifted with the birth of her second daughter, Goldie, who was born with complex medical needs. What followed wasn’t a reinvention. It was a reckoning with capacity, identity, grief, and what it means to stay present when life no longer follows the plan. Out of that season came The Goldie Effect and the 15-Minute Rewrite, grounded ways of turning lived experience into clarity, strength, and forward movement without burning yourself out. Connect with Michelle Hooey Website | https://anchorlesscoaching.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michelle_hooey Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-hooey/ Book - The Goldie Effect | https://amzn.to/46MGlvL About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple | |||
| 128. What a holistic nurse wants every parent dealing with pain to know - Julia Bitter | 05 Mar 2026 | 01:07:33 | |
In this episode with Julia Bitter, a registered nurse and holistic nurse coach, talks about career resilience, how she used every setback to build a career she actually loves, and why your body might be trying to tell you something. If you’re a parent dealing with something chronic (pain, migraines, autoimmune, fatigue, etc.) and you feel like you’re at the mercy of your body or the healthcare system, Julia gives us a new lens and practical tools to start actually managing it, on your own terms. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Your body isn't working against you, it's talking to you, and learning to listen before it has to scream is one of the most powerful things a working parent can do for their health, their career, and their family. About Julia Bitter Julia Ott Bitter is a Registered Nurse and Clinical Coordinator with Fraser Health Authority’s Community Pain Management Program. With over a decade of experience in health care, she champions trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to healing and systems-level change. She holds dual degrees in Nursing and Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is a Certified Holistic Nurse Coach and Consultant. Julia recently founded Safe Space Healing, a private practice integrating holistic, evidence-informed support for pain, stress, and burnout. She is also a busy mom living on a five-acre equestrian hobby farm and loves spending time with her family outdoors. Connect with Julia Bitter Website | https://www.safespacehealing.ca/ Email | Julia@safespacehealing.ca About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 127. The veteran and burnout survivor who rebuilt her life on her own terms - Erika Latta | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:10:35 | |
Is it possible to survive trauma, burnout, and relentless transitions, and emerge more grounded, more powerful, and more truly yourself? Internal leadership coach and nervous system strategist Erika Latta offers her own life as proof. Her story is a non-linear path: from growing up in a Texas trailer with a father who was a Vietnam veteran and a heroin addict, to enlisting in the Air Force at 17 for survival, narrowly escaping a terrorist bombing in Saudi Arabia, and burning out twice in corporate sales. Hear her most recent, beautiful transition: becoming a mom at 52—and using all of these experiences to build her coaching practice, Inner Edge. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Your transitions and lived experiences that almost broke you, are exactly what qualifies you to lead differently. Erika Latta’s own “Inner Edge” is lived experience, and not only surviving, but thriving. The most powerful thing that high-performing women can do is learn to lead from regulation and clarity. About Erika Latta Erika Latta is an internal leadership coach and nervous system strategist who works with high-performing women — Directors, VPs, executives, and founders — who are thriving on the outside but quietly running on empty on the inside. A burnout survivor herself, Erika has led in some of the most demanding, male-dominated environments out there — the U.S. Air Force, the chemical industry, and corporate sales — so she knows firsthand what it costs to lead through performance rather than presence. Certified in Conscious Connected Breathwork and grounded in nervous system science, Erika helps women stop white-knuckling their careers and start leading from regulation, clarity, and grounded authority — especially during the big transitions: role shifts, rising visibility, and the quiet realization that you've outgrown your current chapter. Her work isn't therapy or leadership theory — it's the internal leadership system most high-achieving women were never given, and desperately needed. Connect with Erika Latta Website | https://erikalatta.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/breathewitherika/ | https://www.instagram.com/ritual.urban.retreat/ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikalatta About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple | |||
| 126. Why your "random" life choices are secretly connected — Tasneem Damji | 26 Feb 2026 | 01:14:53 | |
What if the "wrong" turns, the detours, and the jobs that made zero sense were actually building something extraordinary all along? Tasneem Damji — educator, career coach for students, and mother of two — unpacks a nonlinear career path that spans continents, cultures, and decades. All of us at some point have looked at our lives and thought how does any of this connect?, this conversation covers that and how everything ends up being a full circle moment. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY You can't plan your future — and that's actually the best news you'll hear all day. What you can do is plan your next step with intention, follow your interests, and trust that the through line will reveal itself later. As Tasneem says, the question isn't what do you want to be? — it's who are you becoming? About Tasneem Damji Tasneem Damji is a college and career clarity coach who helps young people connect the dots between who they are and where they’re going. But her path here wasn’t linear. From navigating uncertainty in her own life to pivoting careers and raising two children eight and a half years apart, Tasneem knows firsthand that growth rarely follows a straight line. It unfolds through courage, discomfort, and the willingness to step outside your comfort zone — again and again. Today, she works with teens and families to move from overwhelm to clarity, helping young people uncover their strengths, tell their stories with confidence, and make thoughtful decisions about their future. Her work goes far beyond applications and resumes; it’s about building lifelong self-trust. At the heart of everything she does is one belief: nothing in your life is wasted. Every twist, every detour, every doubt is part of the bigger picture. Tasneem is a mother of two and believes that when we raise reflective, compassionate, and resilient young people, we change not just their future — but ours too Connect with Tasneem Damji Website | https://www.tasneemdamji.com/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple | |||
| 125. She planned her whole career but becoming a mom changed everything with Tianna Mamalick | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:58:35 | |
Digital strategist and soon-to-be author, Tianna Mamalick built her business in the wake of unimaginable grief. In this episode, Andrea and Tianna share about motherhood, entrepreneurship, loss, and what it actually looks like to go all in on yourself when life forces your hand. Tianna opens up about leaving the corporate world after having her son, finding confidence through freelancing, navigating an unconventional family schedule with her husband, and how losing her brother, Christian, became the unexpected catalyst that pushed her to build something truly her own. Oh, and she's writing a book — on her terms, with her words, and nobody else's name on the cover. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY You don't have to have it all figured out to go all in. Sometimes grief, a career pivot, and an unconventional family setup are exactly the ingredients that build something beautiful, on your own terms. About Tianna Mamalick Tianna Mamalick is the founder of SMB Marketing, a boutique digital marketing agency helping women-led small businesses grow through SEO, Google Ads, and content strategy — without the jargon or the burnout. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Tianna's mission is to give female entrepreneurs simple, actionable tools that build long-term visibility and growth. Connect with Tianna Mamalick Website | https://smbmarketingschool.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/smbmarketingschool/ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmamalick/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea | |||
| 124. 4 vacation myths that are keeping working parents burned out - Jennica Day | 19 Feb 2026 | 01:07:05 | |
GET JENNICA DAY’S BOOK → You Need a (Better) Vacation https://amzn.to/3ZMe6cG How many times have you caught yourself saying "I need a vacation from my vacation"? That's probably because you're vacationing wrong, and Jennica Day is here to debunk some vacationing myths that genuinely blew my mind. Jennica is a vacation expert, author, former international teacher, and mom of three boys (who she is fully qualified to wrestle). In this episode, she breaks down the science of rest, reframes what vacation actually means, and gives us a surprisingly simple framework that will change how you think about your time off, for good. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY You don't need more time off, what you need is to vacation better. A 2-day vacation done right gives you the same health and wellness benefits as a 17-day one (and science is proving this!). The goal isn't to squeeze every last minute out of a trip; it's to actually rest, detach, and do what you want. And if you're a parent? Stop expecting adventures with your kids to fill your rest tank. They won't. Schedule your micro vacations like your sanity depends on it — because it kind of does. About Jennica Day Jennica Day is a vacation expert, author, and advocate for intentional rest and recovery. After experiencing burnout while living and working in Cancun, she dedicated herself to understanding the science of vacationing and work recovery. Her research and personal experimentation led her to develop the Vacation Hero Method, a proven strategy that promotes proper rest, prevents burnout, and enhances productivity. Author of the book You Need a (Better) Vacation, where she share evidence-based strategies to help individuals and organizations optimize time off for improved well-being, performance, and happiness. Connect with Jennica Day Website | https://thevacationnerd.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thevacationnerd Book - You Need a (Better) Vacation | https://amzn.to/3ZMe6cG About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple | |||
| 123. What happens when you refuse to take "wait and see" for an answer - Nikki Holekamp | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:58:19 | |
Nikki Holekamp is a testament to resilience, creativity and advocacy. She is a trained pediatric occupational therapist, who had to use her skills, her voice and her written words to advocate for her son, Asher. In this conversation with Nikki, she shares about her life parenting a child with medical needs, how she’s advocating for him and teaching other kids, as well as her own daughter, that life can look different for others, trusting your intuition when doctors say “wait and see” and finding healing through storytelling. In this episode, we cover:
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About Nikki Holekamp Nikki is a trained pediatric occupational therapist turned passionate parent advocate who has learned the power of using her voice to create meaningful impact. Through storytelling and lived experience, she’s discovered how words can shift perspectives and make space for change. She blends creativity with purpose. Writing became her way of sharing stories, but it has evolved into a way of helping others see through a new lens. Connection is at the heart of who she is. As a projector in Human Design, Nikki has a gift for seeing the bigger picture and lifting others up with insight and intention. Her mission is to help moms recognize that they hold more capacity than they often believe. She reminds women that while hard things will happen, grace, growth, and profound lessons can emerge from those seasons. Nikki inspires others to dream bigger, live with purpose, and create a life they feel deeply proud of. Connect with Nikki Holekamp Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nikkiholekamp | https://www.instagram.com/aligned.with.asher Substack - The Strength In Our Scars | https://substack.com/@thestrengthinourscars About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out 💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple | |||
| 122. Rest isn't just a nap – The Rest Revolution with Heather Boersma | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:56:21 | |
The REST Revolution thesis is that rest is not an activity, it's an approach to life that's rooted in worthiness. So rest isn't about doing less, it's about believing you're worthy regardless of what you accomplish. Coach and author Heather Boersma shares her journey from burnt out motivational speaker to discovering that rest is a foundational agreement with your own worthiness. After experiencing panic attacks that forced her to step back from everything, Heather rebuilt her life around the understanding that her value isn't tied to her to-do list. This conversation dives into the REST framework (mindset, emotions, nervous system), why motherhood often makes the hustle unsustainable, and the simple breathing technique that can regulate your nervous system in 90 seconds. In this episode, we cover:
Check out episode 103, a similar episode, with Joanna Brewster → Spotify, Apple or YouTube KEY TAKEAWAY Rest isn't an activity you add to your calendar—it's the foundational belief that you're worthy exactly as you are, without needing to prove, perform, or produce anything. When you live FROM worthiness instead of FOR worthiness, you can still have a full life and big goals, but without the frantic energy that leads to burnout. The shift happens one thought at a time: spend 63 days practicing "I'm worthy" (or "It's possible I'm worthy"), and your brain will build a new neural pathway that becomes your default setting. This is the rest that actually restores. About Heather Boersma Heather Boersma is a speaker, author, and certified life and business coach who helps ambitious women create sustainable success without burnout. Drawing on over 20 years of speaking experience and her neuroscience-based coaching approach, Heather supports female entrepreneurs in finding work-life flow and building emotionally healthy businesses. She is currently completing her Master of Counselling Psychology, further integrating evidence-based strategies with her coaching practice. Heather’s passion is helping women reclaim rest, regulate their nervous systems, and redefine success on their own terms. The Rest Revolution is her third book, following two earlier titles that have inspired readers across Canada, the US, and beyond. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and three children. Connect with Heather Boersma Website | https://www.heatherboersma.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heatherboersma YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@heatherboersma-lifecoachfo2930 Book | The REST Revolution – https://amzn.to/4refQr8 About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Vancouver Events | https://www.andreabarr.com/events Andrea’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea Podcast Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast
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| 121. 2 years into her human rights fight: What no one tells you - Beth Wanner | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:03:40 | |
Beth Warner returns to share what the past year has looked like fighting pregnancy discrimination, building Mother Cover, and refusing to stay silent. She opens up about the human toll of a human rights case that could take 6+ years, why Europe's approach to NDAs needs to come to North America, and how she's channeling her experience into protecting other parents' jobs through workforce planning that actually works. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Policy alone won't change corporate culture. Until companies plan for parental leaves the way they plan for seasonal staffing or economic shifts, parents will continue choosing between their careers and their families—or worse, losing both. The solution is treating temporary leave as the predictable workforce reality it's always been. Listen to episode 85 with Beth Wanner here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oy00y6OD1CNA7BNaBCMeW?si=_IAhnbzMSuKoEB5AuWDyiQ About Beth Wanner Beth is the founder of Mother Cover, a leave coverage agency that helps companies across the U.S. and Canada manage parental and temporary leave without disrupting business or careers. Beth has 15 years of experience as an executive in the tech space, where she saw firsthand how gaps in leave coverage create unnecessary risk for both organizations and employees. Even with policies in place, the operational reality often falls short. Beth founded Mother Cover to give individuals the ability to comfortably pause work when they need to, while providing companies with experienced support until their team member returns. Mother Cover offers the long overdue solution to a common challenge that’s been in desperate need of a new approach. Connect with Beth Wanner Website | https://www.mothercoveragency.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mothercoveragency/ Linkedin | https://ca.linkedin.com/in/bethwanner | https://www.linkedin.com/company/mother-cover/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast | |||
| 120. How a teacher built wealth without leaving her day job with Sarah Coombes | 05 Feb 2026 | 01:05:09 | |
Sarah Coombes is a parent who cracked the code when it comes to building wealth with multiple incomes! A strategist who discovered that keeping her 9-5 was the actual key to building wealth. In this conversation, she shares how she created seven income streams while working full-time as an educator and raising three young kids, the mindset shift from "consuming money" to "producing money" that changed everything for her family, and why debt isn't always bad. This episode will completely reframe how you think about money, time, and building a life that works for you without feeling trapped by your paycheck or guilty about not doing "enough”. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY You need to get your money to a point where it’s producing more than you’re consuming. Start with just 5% of your income working to make more money, then build from there. About Sarah Coombes Sarah Coombes is the founder and host of the RichHer Podcast, where she helps ambitious women — especially mums — navigate money, career, and life without burning out. After living in garages with two children under two and rebuilding from the ground up, Sarah understands firsthand what it means to move from survival to a truly rich life.With a background in education and leadership, she brings real, honest conversations and practical tools to help women redefine success. She’s now the go-to woman for building income streams that create real richness — in money, time, and choice — and she’s passionate about helping women get rich without repeating the mistakes she had to learn the hard way. Connect with Sarah Coombes Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/richher_/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/
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| 119. Your body knows what your brain keeps ignoring with somatic coach Fiona Walsh | 29 Jan 2026 | 01:03:10 | |
If you feel like you’re lost in a life that looks amazing from the outside, crushing it on paper, but inside, it still feels… off? Andrea sits down with Fiona Walsh, somatic coach, who helps high-achieving parents recalibrate their lives by blending neuroscience-based mindset tools with somatic practices. Fiona shares her own rock-bottom moment during COVID—three kids, a thriving corporate career, and zero sense of who she was anymore—and the breathwork experience in Tulum that cracked her wide open. This isn't about positive affirmations, a wish, and a prayer… but rather getting you to realize that you're overwhelmed because you're still running on old wiring that no longer fits who you've become as a parent. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Identity recalibration is your real power move when your body is telling you that who you were before kids no longer matches who you need to be now. About Fiona Walsh Fiona Walsh is a Life Transformation Coach and the creator of the Inner Freedom Method, a unique process that blends neuroscience-based mindset, parts work, somatic practices, and intuition. She works with high-achieving parents and leaders who look like they have it all figured out, but underneath are carrying the quiet weight of overwhelm, pressure, and self-doubt. Connect with Fiona Walsh Website | www.fionawalsh.co Instagram | http://instagram.com/fionawalshcoaching/ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-walsh-coach/ Podcast | https://www.fionawalsh.co/podcast About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast | |||
| 118. Stop waiting for the perfect moment: how to create your own luck with Emily Shimwell | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:13:15 | |
Emily wakes up her kids by asking them, "Who's going to have the best day EVER?!", and that's how you stay ready for magic, every single day. In this episode, Emily shares how she sold out her 110-person event after weeks of hardly selling any (and being on the hook for 10s of thousands of dollars), why she never leaves the house without feeling put together (and how it makes her a better mom), and the power of living in anticipation. From spontaneous two-week road trips to teaching her kids that mom is more than just "mom," Emily's approach to life, business, and parenthood will make you want to wear your favorite dress on a Tuesday and say yes to opportunities before you're "ready." In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY As a mom, you're becoming a more powerful version of yourself. When you show up feeling good (however that looks for you), you're teaching your kids that you're not just Mom, you're a woman. And they need to see that. About Emily Shimwell Emily’s why is simple: to remind you why we’re here, to get us out from behind our screens, and back into real life, to make women feel confident, capable, and alive. Yorkshire-born storyteller, experience designer, mom of two small humans; Jack Wilder and Wilf Parker, now rooted in Squamish, BC. Emily’s a night owl and an early bird, and her coffee order is never predictable. Gathering is in her bones. Her door is always open, the kettle is always on, and she’ll happily run down the street just to compliment you. She creates spaces where people feel safe, alive, and deeply connected, which is the heartbeat of everything she does. To Emily, the ultimate symbol of connection is the dinner table. That’s why she founded Dine Wilder: curated dinner retreats for women craving more. More depth. More meaning. More real connection. She doesn’t just make things look beautiful. She crafts moments that stay with you long after the last plate is cleared. Connect with Emily Website | https://dinewilderevents.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dine.wilder | https://www.instagram.com/_emily_wilder_ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-shimwell-038937145/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571471623545 About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast | |||
| 117. Meet your needs as a working parent without burning out - Lieke ten Brummelhuis | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:46:38 | |
Work-life balance is all about getting your psychological needs met, not just about time management. Professor, researcher, and expert in employee well-being, Lieke ten Brummelhuis shares why "doing it all" is a myth, how to recover from workaholism as a parent, and the three needs that actually determine your happiness. Plus: research-backed insights on why women help more at work and home, and how to prevent resentment from building up with your partner. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Stop chasing work-life balance and start asking: What makes me happy? You don't need to "do it all" what you need is to feel in control, competent, and connected. Those three needs can be met strategically across different areas of your life, not just through work. When you shift from time management to needs fulfillment, you stop burning out and start actually living. About Lieke ten Brummelhuis Lieke ten Brummelhuis is a Professor in Management at Simon Fraser University, researching employee well-being. She is the author of the book "Work-Life Strategy," in which she explains how to find happiness when juggling multiple roles. She is also a contributor to Forbes, sharing insights on how to work healthily with leaders and employees worldwide. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Globe & Mail. Ten Brummelhuis lives with her family in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Connect with Lieke ten Brummelhuis Website | https://www.rerailyourlife.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rerail.your.life | Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieke-ten-brummelhuis-3159051/ Book | https://amzn.to/4bwuNzM About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/
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| 116. Longevity doctor: Why busy moms are under-fueling & how to fix it - Dr. Valerie Hertzog | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:56:51 | |
Move over Peter Attia. I know you’re eating sandwich crusts for breakfast and calling it a meal, because I’m a busy parent and I’ve done that! You’re probably skipping meals, forgetting to eat until 3 PM, or you’re finding yourself irritable and anxious mid-afternoon, so this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Valerie Hertzog returns to talk about chronic under-fueling. As a longevity-focused medical doctor and coach, Dr. Val breaks down why those "feast or famine" eating patterns are sabotaging your energy, hormones, and long-term health, and what to do about it. Dr. Val also breaks down metabolic health, the protein trend, perimenopause, muscle building, and simple strategies for actually fueling yourself properly without adding another complicated system to your plate. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Keep it simple and start small. Focus on eating every 3-4 hours with protein and fibre at breakfast. Think bento box style—simple components you can grab throughout the day. Don't try to overhaul everything at once; sustainable changes happen gradually, not overnight. About Dr. Valerie Hertzog Dr. Valerie Hertzog is a family physician with a strong focus on preventive and lifestyle medicine, dedicated to helping patients live better, longer. With a passion for evidence-based care, she empowers individuals to take control of their long-term health through personalized strategies that support vitality, energy, and resilience at every age. She completed her medical training at the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa and is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician with the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She also has training in cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, and nutrition, which she integrates into her clinical approach to address the underlying drivers of chronic disease and age-related health challenges. Her interest in longevity and proactive health was shaped by her own medical journey during training, deepening her appreciation for sustainable, preventative care. As a wellness coach and mother of three, she brings both clinical expertise and real-life experience to her work. Dr. Hertzog is committed to helping patients optimize their healthspan so they can feel their best, stay active, and thrive well into the future. Connect with Dr. Valerie Hertzog Website | https://valeriehertzog.com/ | https://lifespanmd.ca/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.valerie.hertzog Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehertzogmd/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast | |||
| 115. My 2-year-old says "Mama stay" (The truth about running a podcast) | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:25:49 | |
Ever wondered what it's really like behind the mic? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Sarah Chapman-Funston turns the tables and interviews Andrea about the real story of starting and sustaining a podcast as a working mom. From launching in her first trimester to navigating "mama stay" moments, Andrea gets vulnerable about the wins, the struggles, and why she keeps showing up—even when it's not always easy. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Follow the breadcrumbs. You don't need to have it all figured out to start something meaningful. Test it out, stay flexible, and remember: impact matters more than immediate income. Even one person's transformation makes it worth it. About Sarah Chapman-Funston Sarah Chapman-Funston is the founder of SCF Marketing and a seasoned brand and content strategist. After a decade in corporate marketing, she launched her consulting business to work with small businesses and founders in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and human. She’s also a mom of two and lives in the Vancouver area. Looking for strategic marketing support without the overhead of a full agency? Book an intro call with Sarah or learn more at scfmarketing.ca About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/
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| 114. Stop wasting your life on the wrong things: the 3-step calendar reset | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:22:37 | |
📆Download your Ideal Schedule Template → https://andreabarr.myflodesk.com/idealschedule Ever looked at your calendar and realized it's telling a story you didn't mean to write? This New Year episode is all about the uncomfortable truth: your schedule reveals what you actually value, not what you think you value. Andrea shares the gut-punch moment when her husband sat her down after returning from maternity leave and said, "You're not happy—and I can feel it." That wake-up call led to a complete audit of how she was spending her time and energy. In this episode, Andrea walks you through a 3-step process to identify the gap between how you're living and what you truly value, and more importantly, how to close that gap. In this episode, we cover:
KEY TAKEAWAY Your calendar reveals what you actually value (not what you think you value), and this episode gives you the 3-step process to close the gap between how you're living and what truly matters to you. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/
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| 113. TBT: Loving work, losing yourself, and launching a business as a TWIN mom with Mackenzie Forge | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:46:10 | |
🎁 ENTER THE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY → andreabarr.com/giveaway [HOLIDAY BEST OF SERIES] This final Throwback Thursday of the holiday series brings you one of your most-loved episodes about navigating major life transitions. If you've ever loved a career but struggled to make it work after kids—or dreamed of starting your own thing—Mackenzie Forge's story will resonate deeply. Mackenzie has an incredible story of competition, loss, drive, and raising a family. She went from varsity athlete to thriving in commercial real estate—a career she genuinely loved waking up for on Monday mornings. But after having her daughter Kennedy in February 2020 (hello, pandemic parenthood), and then twin boys 11 months later, everything shifted. In this conversation, Mackenzie opens up about the guilt of not giving enough to either work or family, the moment she decided to leave her career, and how she channeled her business skills into creating Forge Magnetic Clothing—beautiful magnetic bibs and clothing for babies and toddlers. This episode is for anyone who's trying to figure out how to honor both their career drive and their family values—and for anyone who needs to hear that leaving doesn't mean giving up. In this episode, we cover:
About Mackenzie Forge:Mackenzie is a mom of 3 vivacious toddlers and the founder of Forge Magnetic Clothing. She was born and raised in North Vancouver and had a successful career in Commercial Real Estate, which she left in 2022, after finishing her second maternity leave, choosing to spend more time with her children and start a business. Shop Forge Magnetics: Website | https://forgemagnetic.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/forgemagnetic/ Special offer for All Figured Out listeners:Use code ALLFIGUREDOUT10 for 10% off your purchase!(Code is limited to one use per customer) About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea Resume Shop – Beautiful, customizable resumes to land your dream job | |||
| 112. TBT: Raising resilient children and breaking trauma cycles with Kathleen Sullivan | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:47:26 | |
🎁 ENTER THE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY → andreabarr.com/giveaway [HOLIDAY BEST OF SERIES] This Throwback Thursday brings you one of our most impactful episodes on parenting. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to raise resilient, well-adjusted children—or if you're working to break cycles from your own childhood—this conversation with Nurse Practitioner Kathleen Sullivan is essential listening. Raising children can (most of the time) be a mystery and a lot of trial and error. Add to that, trying to figure out how to raise resilient, well-adjusted, happy, and healthy children...and cue overwhelm. That's why we have Kathleen Sullivan here: she's going to share with us ALL about how we can raise resilient children. Kathleen is a Nurse Practitioner who, throughout her career, has worked with children in many different clinical settings. Currently, Kathleen works clinically with youth in mental health and substance abuse, and also serves in a leadership role developing education programs. She is part of a Doctors of BC working group focused on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma prevention. In this episode, we cover:
CONTENT ADVISORY: We will be talking about trauma and adverse childhood experiences in a theoretical sense. Topics include child abuse, neglect, mental illness, and substance abuse. Please do what you need to do to take care of your mental health, and skip this episode if this topic isn't speaking to you right now. Resources mentioned in this episode:
About Kathleen Sullivan Kathleen is a family Nurse Practitioner with a clinical practice in a youth mental health and substance use. She recently joined the leadership team as a lead with the Regional Professional Practice NP team with a focus on supporting quality practice environment and excellence in clinic practice for NPs, specifically in urgent care and primary care. After completing a capstone in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Kathleen joined the provincial ACEs working group with Doctors of BC. Outside of work, she finds balance exploring trails and mountaintops with her partner and giant dog. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea Resume Shop – Beautiful, customizable resumes to land your dream job | |||
| 111. TBT: Meredith MacKenzie on figuring out how to reconcile being a high achiever and also new mom | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:49:13 | |
🎁 ENTER THE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY → https://www.andreabarr.com/giveaway [HOLIDAY BEST OF SERIES] This week's Throwback Thursday features one of your most-loved episodes from early in the podcast. If you're navigating the tension between career ambition and new motherhood—or questioning what success really means after becoming a parent—this conversation will resonate deeply. Trigger Warning: Topics such as disordered eating, infertility, and infant loss do come up in this episode. Please do what you need to do to take care of your mental health, and skip this episode if those topics just won't jive with you today. Today, I have Meredith MacKenzie on the show sharing her career story. And if there's one thing I've learned from coaching working parents and chatting with Meredith, it's that it's never just a career story—it's a life story. Our conversation spans Meredith's drive as a high achiever, her fertility challenges, and the current questions she's asking herself as she finishes her maternity leave, juggles her doctorate degree, and decides what to do about her return to work and considerations for family planning. As you can tell, we cover a lot here. Meredith is a Counsellor and the Founder of Parallel Wellness. Her team provides mental health therapy services to individuals, couples and families throughout British Columbia. Meredith is also a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia and first-time mom. Meredith supports women in overcoming years of dieting, poor body image, binge eating and emotional eating, so they can reconnect with their body's true needs and find freedom from food and diet culture. For Meredith, figuring it all out has been understanding herself more deeply, weighing her career, her health, and her family values, and learning to put herself first. To connect with Meredith MacKenzie: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/parallelwellness/ | https://www.instagram.com/dr.meredithmackenzie/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@dr.meredithmackenzie To learn about her current offerings and group programs, visit her platforms above About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea Resume Shop – Beautiful, customizable resumes to land your dream job | |||