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Motherhood is a demanding journey, especially when paired with a career. Today, we dive deep with Dr. Tamara Soles, a seasoned child psychologist and parenting coach, who shares insights on how to keep up with the "swirl" of working motherhood.

We'll explore practical strategies to navigate this complex balance, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and realistic scheduling. Yes and yes to that!

In this episode, you’ll discover:

- How to manage the constant juggle of parenting and professional responsibilities.
- Strategies to identify and prioritize activities that truly add value to your family life.
- The significance of 'do nothing' time for both parents and children, fostering better mental health and family connections.

Timestamps:

- 0:00:00 - Introduction
- 0:05:00 - The parenting whirlwind and why we get swept up in it.
- 0:09:55 - Shifting away from what parenting "needs" to look like and exploring what time and space can do for a family.
- 0:13:57 - How parents can be the greatest agents of change.
- 0:19:37 - Sensory activities and sensitivities.
- 0:25:00 - The value of "do nothing" time.
- 0:31:27 - Traditional schooling and exploring other options.
- 0:39:58 - Self-care, acknowledging our own needs, and modeling boundaries.
- 0:49:04 - The importance of self-compassion in parenting.

Connect with Dr. Tamara Soles:

Website: https://drtamarasoles.com
Free PDF, "4 Hidden Reasons Your Child is Melting Down": http://drtamarasoles.com/meltdowns 
Course: "No More Powers Struggles" https://drtamarasoles.com/enroll 
Instagram: @drtamarasoles 
LinkedIn: Dr. Tamara Soles

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Motherhood is a nurturing, compassionate, and emotional occupation - yet our systems aren’t set up to support women during this transformative time. 

Today, we engage in a candid conversation with Christine Michel Carter, marketing expert, and leading advocate for maternal mental health and gender equity, who Katie Couric has called the “the mom of mom influencers.” Together, we open a critical dialogue on navigating injustice, racial discrimination, and how to push for true, tangible change.

Once you’ve listened, we have a feeling you’ll need to add her best-selling books to your reading list, including Can Mommy Go To Work? and MOM AF. And, she’s a senior contributor for Forbes, where she tackles the complexities mothers face today, and offers accessible solutions.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

- How to embrace accomplishments, challenge societal norms, and advocate for yourself.
- Strategies for navigating conversations about race, identity, and injustice.
- The importance of community building and solidarity among working mothers.

5:37 - Personal experiences of discrimination in healthcare
7:02 - Details about Mom Congress and its advocacy work
10:44 - Decline of maternity leave benefits in companies
17:11 - Content creation during the pandemic
25:37 - Encouragement to own achievements and take up space
28:45 - Navigating personal growth and self-promotion, recognition and validation
32:16 - Balancing pride with ego and managing others' perceptions
39:51 - Societal influence on behavior
45:01 - Journey of self-awareness and growth

Connect With Christine:

Website: christinemichelcarter.com
Instagram: @cmichelcarter
X: @cmichelcarter
Linkedin: Christine Michel Carter

Learn more about Mom Congress: Mom Congress

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During tough moments, sometimes the best thing you can do is hold space.

Dr. Charuta Furey has spent her entire career doing just that. As a trailblazing resident neurosurgeon at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, she leads patients and families through their darkest times with empathy and understanding. 

Throughout this discussion, she shares how she follows her clinical intuition, which has helped her navigate the challenges of balancing a demanding career with motherhood.
 

In this episode, you'll discover the following:

• Dr. Furey's personal story of what drew her to neurosurgery and how her mother's battle with brain cancer shaped her career.
• The significance of empathy in patient care and how Dr. Furey navigates tough conversations with patients and their families.
• Strategies for balancing a demanding career with family life, including Dr. Furey's tips on being present and mindful in both roles.
• Dr. Furey's advice for patients recovering from surgery, particularly the importance of pre-surgery preparation.
• How cultivating gratitude and self-compassion helps Dr Furey remain grounded.

Timestamps:

0:00 - 1:26: Introduction

1:28 - 9:08:  Journey to Neurosurgery and Empathy

9:09 - 13:15: Navigating Tough Conversations

13:16 - 17:43: Navigating the Demands of Career and Motherhood  

17:53 - 21:04: Pre-surgery Preparation

21:05 - 24:35: Handling Neurosurgery Challenges

25:40 - 34:49: Navigating Patient Care and Patient Empowerment

36:23 - 40:47: Support Systems

40:48 - 41:57: Describing Work to Children

42:08 - 43:59: Navigating Patient Recovery

44:41 - 43:24: Cultivating Gratitude and Self-Compassion

43:29 - 45:55: Conclusion 

Connect with Dr Charuta Furey:

X: charutafurey

Learn more about the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute:

Visit website: https://www.barrowneuro.org/

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What stories do you tell yourself that influences your decisions, or defines your personal success in your career or life as working mom? 

Initially driven by collecting "shiny gold stars" in her tech and business career, Jess Galica had a career crisis, realizing the conventional path didn't lead to personal fulfillment. Motherhood and a desire for authenticity prompted a paradigmatic shift, inspiring her book "Leap: Let Go to Get Ahead."

Remember, it's not about doing it all, but rather doing what truly matters and aligns with your values. Tune in for a great discussion on how to forge your career path, on your terms. 

Would love to connect with Jess? We gotcha:

LinkedIn: jessgalica
Instagram: jessgalica
X: jessgalica

Grab a copy of her book:

Leap: Why It's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career

Don't miss out! 

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Getting to know yourself means getting to know your nervous system too. Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between physical tension, emotional regulation, and the daily stressors we face as working moms with life coach, Stephanie Rosenfield. 

Between personal experiences and expert strategies, Stephanie points out the crucial aspects of the nervous system, highlighting the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches and their role in handling stress. Trust, it makes sense when you listen!

We also explore co-regulation in parent-child relationships, and the significance of self-care through even the toughest moments. And to get grounded, we walk through a fun orienting technique that you can implement anywhere. 

Enjoy the calm vibes ahead!

KEY POINTS

9:54 Mind-Body Disconnect
14:05 Parenting Frustrations
25:17 Morning Routines
35:50  Self-Reflection
53:11 Role Modeling

LINKS MENTIONED 

Stephanie Rosenfield’s website: https://stephaniercoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-rosenfield-81b5159/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Stephanie.Rosenfield

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRCoaching

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Anxiety can feel debilitating, but there are ways to address it. To explore the complexities of managing mental health in motherhood, we chat with Dr. Lauren Cook, a psychologist, speaker, and author of “Generation Anxiety.”

Throughout this conversation, Dr. Lauren sheds light on her personal struggles with a phobia and teaches us how to calmly approach our daily anxieties, and give ourselves grace. 

As a creator herself on TikTok, we discuss the platform's pros and cons when it comes to mental health treatment. Hint: Don't use it to diagnose yourself. (By the way, her content is awesome.)

Listen for valuable insight on how to live with anxiety, not run away from it. Now put in your headphones and breathe in, breathe out.

HERE ARE SOME KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE:
25:17 Overcoming Emetophobia 
35:23 Coping with Anxiety
36:19 Empowerment and Positive Thinking
38:41 Supporting Anxiety

LINKS MENTIONED:
Connect with Dr. Lauren Cook!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurencook/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurencook/
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.laurencook
Website: https://www.drlaurencook.com/

Dr. Lauren’s long-awaited book is finally here! Order Generation Anxiety here: https://www.drlaurencook.com/generation-anxiety

Don't miss out! 

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Parenting in the digital age presents unique challenges. With screens now available in every corner of our lives, how can we build healthy offline and online habits for our kids, and us too?  

We are joined by Meredith DePaolo, co-founder of Carrots & Cake, who shares her expertise on how we can gain back control, and make screen time more meaningful with a mindful approach. Together, we get honest about the addictive qualities of screens, the impact of social media, and the importance of engaging with technology in a way that educates as much as it entertains. Join us!

KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE:
04:09 Balancing devices and child development.
20:02 Importance of free play time.
30:03 Discuss the importance of device breaks.

LINKS MENTIONED:
You can connect with Meredith DePaolo through various platforms. 

Find her on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-depaolo/ for professional updates and insights.

Explore her work and resources on her website. https://carrotsandcake.com/

For more information about Carrots&Cake,  visit their LinkedIn page. https://www.linkedin.com/company/carrotsandcake/

Connect with Meredith on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065133874950

and Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/carrotsandcake_official/ for a closer look at her journey and updates. 

Try Carrots & Cake! To explore your exclusive 60-day free trial, enter the code WORKINGMOM after downloading Carrots & Cake from the App Store.

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Let's learn how to shake up the status quo. Charlene Li, an influential transformational leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author, teaches us the art of disruption based on her background helping top companies, like Adobe and Southwest, navigate through complex shifts.

From her personal journey of forgoing medical school to pursue a career in disruptive leadership to the audacious changes she's helped leaders implement, Charlene's story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, she stresses the importance of failure as a learning curve, the power of astute listening, and the wisdom of seeking advice from seasoned individuals when making critical decisions.

Join us!

Show Notes:

Subscribe to Charlene's newsletter at charleneli.beehiiv.com 

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Ever feel caught in the crossfire between maintaining your health, career, and life at home? Not to mention pursuing a social life, maintaining sleep, and everything else. We're with you.

Tune in as we welcome Dr. Andrea Feigl, Founder and CEO of the Health Finance Institute, for a candid discussion on all of the above. We've all heard of the idea of 'having it all' and 'leaning in', but it's perfectly okay not to want it all at every given point in time.

One example of this? Dr. Feigl shares her emotional, relatable experience of two high-achieving parents working in public health under the same roof during the height of the COVID-19. We also talk about how to cultivate a sense of inner calm, and why social connections could be the answer to finding pockets of peace.

Join us!

Show Notes:

Visit the Health Finance Institute
Follow Dr. Andrea Feigl on LinkedIn

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Imagine a world where personal finance is not perplexing, but a superpower.

This is precisely the world that Shinobu Hindert, a certified financial planner and author, invites us to step into. In this episode, she shares her journey with money, from her early experiences as a first-generation American to her insights gathered as a professional in the finance industry.

We also chat about her book that you'll want to get your highlighter out for, 'Investing is Your Superpower."In this episode, we unpack the baggage and imposter syndrome we carry, especially when learning something new, like personal finance. Shinobu also offers advice on navigating the financial field as a working mom and how we can help our children understand money and build a healthy cycle of awareness. Join us!

Show Notes:

Explore Empowered Planning here.

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