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The False Tradeoff is a podcast for working parents, HR leaders and anyone committed to proving working parents can be successful at work AND at home - that it’s not an either/or tradeoff.
Each week, we dive into some of the most challenging, complex and sometimes controversial topics related to parental leave and navigating life as a working parent.
Because in order to break the false tradeoff, we need to address these topics head-on.
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#43: Your Kid (Probably) Isn’t Going To The Olympics - And Other Truths From Emily Oster
Season 2 · Episode 43
jeudi 18 décembre 2025 • Duration 59:33
What’s the right preschool schedule? When should kids start competitive sports? Is Cocomelon actually bad? These are just a few of the 100+ questions Parentaly clients asked during our exclusive AMA with economist, NYT-bestselling author and ParentData Founder Emily Oster. And now we’re sharing her data-backed answers in this season two finale.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#42: #ShowUsYourLeave: Behind The Viral Campaign That Made Companies Rethink Paid Leave
Season 2 · Episode 42
jeudi 4 décembre 2025 • Duration 35:15
What does it take to turn frustration into impact? Former Skimm Chief People Officer Lisa Dallenbach joins us to share how a failed federal bill sparked one of the most influential leave movements: the #ShowUsYourLeave campaign. She shares how it went viral, why visibility changed corporate policy, and how it shifted the conversation about what paid leave should look like.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#33: Lindsay Shookus On 20 Years With SNL, Motherhood & Reinventing Yourself
Season 2 · Episode 33
mercredi 15 janvier 2025 • Duration 35:05
What happens when two of your dreams come true at the same time? Shortly after learning she was pregnant, Lindsay Shookus was promoted to lead talent at Saturday Night Live. Hear how she navigated these major life milestones - which led to a 20-year run with the show - and why she ultimately took the leap to chart her own path after two decades.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#32: Season Finale: Can We Stump A Parental Leave Expert?
Season 1 · Episode 32
mercredi 18 décembre 2024 • Duration 30:57
Want to hear a parental leave expert answer some of the most thoughtful - yet complex - questions about parental leave and working parenthood? We close out season one of The False Tradeoff with an “ask me anything” session to answer questions from HR leaders and expecting and working parents in the Parentaly community.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#31: Infant Sleep & The Connection To Working Parenthood
Season 1 · Episode 31
mercredi 20 novembre 2024 • Duration 30:43
Are sleep regressions real? How long should my infant stay in my bedroom? Should I be worried about swaddles and white noise machines? Dr. Harvey Karp answers infant sleep questions that keep working parents up at night in this “ask me anything” episode.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#30: What’s On The Ballot For Parents & Caregivers This Election?
Season 1 · Episode 30
mercredi 30 octobre 2024 • Duration 32:32
The election is less than one week away. From paid family leave and childcare to reproductive rights and maternal health, there’s a lot on the ballot this year that directly impacts parents and caregivers. We compiled clips from past episodes with politicians, public figures & advocates about key issues that voters should think about before Election Day.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#29: L’Oreal CHRO: An Empowered Approach To Navigating Pregnancy & Work
Season 1 · Episode 29
lundi 28 octobre 2024 • Duration 25:47
Is pregnancy and motherhood a career obstacle or a source of confidence and growth? L’Oreal CHRO Stephanie conducted extensive research about the intersection of career and motherhood. We interviewed her about her book, Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work, where she shares strategies to help both individuals and organizations navigate this life milestone.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#28: The Art Of Building An Engaged Parent & Caregiver ERG
Season 1 · Episode 28
mercredi 2 octobre 2024 • Duration 34:43
What goes into launching an ERG? How can you design programming that appeals to diverse members? Verizon’s global lead for the Parents and Caregivers ERG shares tips on how she built a thriving community based on her experience as an ambitious single mother.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#27: What 3,000 Parents Said About Their Parental Leave Experience
Season 1 · Episode 27
mercredi 18 septembre 2024 • Duration 28:45
We surveyed nearly 3,000 women to better understand their parental leave experience - the first comprehensive study of its kind. Tune in to hear the most interesting and surprising findings, and what employers and policymakers can do to better support parental leave transitions.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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#26: “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without Paid Leave”
Season 1 · Episode 26
jeudi 12 septembre 2024 • Duration 34:55
If Orli Cotel’s grandparents didn’t take leave from work back in 1949, she wouldn’t be here today. Hear Orli’s story and why she’s spent the last decade advocating for paid family leave and maternal rights in the United States through her work at Moms First and PL+US.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
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