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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Our guest Dom Farnan, Founder of Dot Connect Talent Advisors, chats with us about how she came out of the “spiritual closet” in her business and why she attributes some of her success to taking that risk.
She explains why authenticity is everything in business and how we can go from having 2 versions of ourselves (work vs home) and just how deep we should go into the “woo-woo” with our teams and clients.
Show Notes
00:55 What exactly is conscious leadership?
04:31 Implementing conscious leadership in a practical business setting
07:24 Why rooting these leadership methods into your company is a long-term process
09:31 COVID's silver lining was the new ways colleagues learned to relate to each other
12:53 Introducing consciousness modalities to clients and their response
15:00 Coming out of the spiritual closet in your professional life
19:14 Masculine vs feminine energy and the conditioning of feminine energy
21:42 The relationship between your image and energy at work vs at home
23:20 Closing thoughts & further resources
Dom’s links:
Personal Website
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Fuckless (adj.): Delightfully liberated from the fears, opinions, beliefs, desires, and/or expectations of others. *See also: free, unaffected, sovereign.
Our guest Gianna Biscontini, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, discusses ways we, as women, can get to zero fucks.
In her new book Fuckless: A Guide to Wild, Unencumbered Freedom, Biscontini guides women through the process of liberating themselves from the 10 archaic stifling expectations, AKA fucks, society has placed on them for over a century so that they can finally live life on their own terms.
Show Notes
01:25 What does it mean to be "Fuckless"?
04:29 Early societal conditioning
07:44 10 things to give less of a f*ck about
08:53 Be sexy, but sweet
12:20 Be needy, but also be everything
16:15 If you're not being a martyr, you're not doing it right
18:17 The problem of overstimulation
21:43 Be chosen- how to avoid the trappings of external validation
25:30 Closing thoughts
Gianna’s links:
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Racial healing is a process that can benefit all people because, regardless of background, we are all living in and affected by the same racialized world.
In this episode, Racial Healing Champion, Rev. Dr. Aliah K. MaJon holds a safe space for me to ask, what I’ve dubbed, “Ignorant White Woman” questions.
She is a compassionate educator with a resume that includes being the Chief Inclusion Officer (CIO) for The Shift Network and the founder of the Next 50 Years Project where she periodically teaches Cultural Intelligence and Social-Emotional Learning to Educators. Much of her work is informed by firsthand experience growing up in the inner city of Detroit and losing her only child to suicide.
We have an honest talk about racism and how we can be hopeful that it can be healed through conscious action.
Show Notes
01:59 Introduction to soulful racial healing both internally and externally
05:38 The George Floyd murder prompted a lot of external action, but what about internal soul searching?
12:12 Living in a bubble? Advice for those living in a city where they are only surrounded only by their racial peers
15:35 How to bridge the racial divide in a more impactful way
18:53 Self-consciousness when it comes to reaching out to other races
24:24 Why minorities shouldn't feel the pressure of expectation to teach others about their life
28:07 Closing thoughts and further resources
Dr. Aliah’s links:
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
What is a Shaman? Do we have a spiritual Board of Advisors?
Guest, and Shaman, Rachel White explains.
In this episode, Rachel sheds light on how you can embrace everything Woo-Woo without feeling like you’ve joined a cult. She’s here for the spiritually curious but noncommittal who are looking for a more profound sense of meaning.
Show Notes
00:54 What exactly is a Shaman and what do they do? Some common misconceptions
02:54 What are some examples of tangible spiritual work that a Shaman can assist with?
05:38 How to access your spiritual board of advisors
10:20 How can someone go to a spiritual guide? Beginner's practice rundown
12:15 How to receive guidance from beyond
14:24 Can you become too dependent on spiritual guidance?
15:40 What if a Shaman needs to tell clients things the client doesn't want to hear?
17:35 Flower essence – what is it? Woo-Woo or legit?
21:30 What are some of the best flower essences
23:47 How to use sage to clear energy
26:28 Final thoughts and further resources
Rachel’s links:
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Feel like you're looking for happiness in all the wrong places?
Author, artist, and two-time cancer survivor, Trish Michael talks with us about how to "Find Your Happy".
Rather than playing the victim when faced with adversity, and believe me she's been through the wringer, Trish made the choice to hold herself accountable for fulfillment and joy.
In this episode, she shows us how we can empower ourselves and our kids to take control of our happiness.
Show Notes
00:55 How Trish’s daughter inspired her book "Find Your Happy"
04:51 Can anyone force an emotion on you?
06:23 The blame game and why it gives away your power
08:22 When your kids have misplaced emotions, what should we do to reach them?
13:45 Why seeking external things to make you happy is dangerous
14:35 Lessons learned from surviving cancer TWICE.
14:14 Is it possible years of trauma manifested into cancer?
20:47 What to do when you see people suffer, but are not willing to accept support
Trish’s links:
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Pre and postnatal exercise specialist Sara Haley joins us to talk about the changes our bodies go through long after we've given birth.
She's spent years as a celebrity and Reebok Master Trainer in NYC, and now, as a mother of four, does all of her training and consulting for companies and brands virtually. She has been listed as one of the best fitness Instagram accounts (@sarahaleyfit) to follow for major motivation by Women’s Health.
Show Notes
00:50 Body positivity. Where is the common ground between accepting our bodies and feeling physically strong?
07:25 Are we born with expectations put on us?
10:45 Is it too late to fix diastasis recti?
14:45 How to, and not to, engage our core muscles when training
16:59 Why training before and after pregnancy is not the same thing.
20:16 The current body image expectations are pretty unrealistic, especially for moms
23:28 At some point we have to make a commitment to let ourselves off the hook for certain things
26:06 Can we ever hope to get rid of mom guilt?
Sara’s links:
She offers a variety of her own (award-winning) workout programs for the different stages of motherhood at SaraHaley.com.
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
The argument around taking a career break is a tough one. Whether you are recouping from years and years of working and you're just trying to avoid burnout, or whether you're dealing with a more personal issue where you need to take that time for your family-- I think taking a career break is a huge pro because it can bring the clarity that you need for your next step.
In this episode, I'll make the case for how time away from work can help you really reflect on what aspects of your past jobs you enjoyed- so that you can seek out a new position that is more aligned with your Soul, passion, and values.
Show Notes
00:45 Why more women are taking breaks and how the new LinkedIn “career gap” feature is supporting them
05:00 "Later" sometimes never comes. Why do it now?
07:17 What to do if you can’t afford a break
08:55 Explaining the gap - Way #1 Stay current with license and education in your field
09:39 Explaining the Gap - Way #2 Nurture your key relationships inside your network
10:33 Explaining the gap - Way #3 Use your time to serve on a board
12:27 Wisdom from Jeff Bezos- mitigate the potential for future regret
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Melissa is the author of Treading Water, Holding Weights and the host of The Yoga of Motherhood podcast where she explores the ways in which yogic wisdom and philosophy can support and inspire the journey of motherhood.
She's also the co-founder of Seed & Song, a music therapy-inspired yoga curriculum for mom and baby yoga classes.
In this episode, we discuss why being a mom can be lonely, why moms turn on each other, and how to let go of judgment and embrace the mess that is motherhood.
Show Notes
00:49 The rawness of motherhood.
03:41 Why motherhood is such a competitive field
06:15 The importance of having grace for each other. All moms are trying to do their best.
09:21 How to be mindful of everyone's struggle (even if their life looks good on the outside)
11:50 Why self-compassion is critical, particularly if your support network is slim
14:49 Feeling isolated
17:49 Why t’s so hard for moms to accept help
20:52 Is it possible to mothers to operate a place of being in the present moment and being in peace?
25:10 Tips for keeping kids calm
27:57 Closing thoughts and further resources
Melissa’s links:
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
After working with 63 countries for several multinationals where she was re-defining the concept of Leadership, Nicky Rishi- a Biochemist, an Economist, and Philanthropist, shares key life strategies with us in this episode.
She explains why financial awareness and freedom the key is to manifesting your entrepreneurial dreams.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
00:41 Nicky's impressive journey through working in HR to entrepreneurship
05:31 Why support for working mothers is critical
07:20 The "second shift" working moms have
09:19 Developing financial awareness and the importance of preserving our boundaries and financial freedom as a moms.
13:04 Why depending on your spouse exclusively is a financial risk
16:12 Software solutions for reaching financial freedom (resources mentioned: Mint)
17:04 5% Operational Investing - what is it?
23:32 Tactical tips for mompreneurs
27:35 Takeaways & resources
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Tamisha Harris, a national network producer with 20 years of experience, has worked for networks such as ABC, BET, CBS, and CNN/HLN.
She knows how powerful a media appearance can be in elevating brilliant authors, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts. She also knows that many of these people are missing their opportunity to connect with local or national audiences because they do not know how to pitch their stories. In this episode, she shows us how to get on TV...now.
Show Notes
00:00 Tamisha's journey from entertainment to news production
05:31 Why it’s important for people to tell their own stories and be their own publicist
07:45 How to find out when the producer pitch days are, so you know when to approach and understand what your producer is actually looking for.
11:46 Leveraging appearances on national TV for a very long time, even if you are not
a business owner/entrepreneur.
14:22 Why top headlines shifting away from COVID
15:35 What new topics or trends are emerging?
22:38 Video pitches: why they can be very effective
24:09 Takeaways & resources