Parents Who Think

Do you feel like you've been hearing the same conversations about working parents for years, yet not enough has changed? This week my guest, Christine Armstrong, shares how she's on a mission to blow apart the LIES about working parents and instead dig into the truths of what actually works.

There's a false narrative that if you just work harder everything will be fine, regardless of the struggles of balancing motherhood with a career. While you may feel you're alone in these struggles, this is not the case. Yet having this conversation with other women can only take us so far. For real progress to be made we need to engage men and leadership as well. Christine discusses how we can achieve this, while also providing tips & strategies that will help you stay sane(ish) as a working parent.

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Can GRAY be more powerful than we imagine? I'm joined by recovering television executive, author, and serial entrepreneur: Anne Kreamer to explore the power of gray (and other things too). From hair dye to empowerment; this episode covers a lot!

There's no room for taboos on this show. Join Sarah Forbes, sexual culturalist, and I as we explore the wonderful realm of SEX TOYS. From their humble beginnings centuries ago (really!), to the famous Rabbit and into the world of 21st century sextech - no stone is left unturned.

We discuss the benefits of sex toys in amping up your sex life alone & with a partner plus how to promote sex positivity within the home. As Sarah, former curator of NYC's Museum of Sex, says "You have all kinds of accessories in your life. Why not have another that brings you pleasure?"

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How do we not let past trauma define us? Join me, as Dr. Shoshana Garfield shares how to convert pain (anything uncomfortable and more) in our goosebump inducing, life-changing conversation. As she says we are each dealt a stack of cards and we play them - hers included being SOLD as a 4 year to sadists to support her mother's drug addiction. Hear how Shoshana played her cards, and thrives.

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Is sobriety boring? I'm joined by Claire Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries, as we dive into the realities of getting sober. Claire was a secret drinker, but soon 'wine o'clock' started to get out of hand. Now she shares her experiences of beating addictions with others to help those in the same situation and make sober less shameful. Clare is upbeat and positive while remaining well researched and informative, our conversation is a real treat.

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Well, isn't this quite the topic! Dr Joanna Fortune is a Psychotherapist, Media Consultant, Podcast host and Author of the 15 Minute Parenting Series. In this episode we question exactly what being a good mother *even* means and how doing your "enough" is absolutely perfect.

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It's safe to say this is a NSFW podcast! Grab a set of headphones and buckle up. This week I'm joined by Steph D a commercial lawyer and sex positive blogger known as The Wicked Jade. Steph blogs about sex, lingerie and kink; and how she gets her lady-boner on.

During the episode we cover how mothers are sexual beings (duh), 'volume' dating after 22 years of marriage, the under-representation of asian women in the body & sex positivity movement and SO much more. It's an episode filled with awesome self-acceptance, love and hot tips.

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This ep is all about being KIND to ourselves. Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind joins me for a conversation all about wellness and nourishment. 2021's been a full on year for everyone, but *especially* for parents juggling careers, care, homeschool and everything else. This episode explores the importance of finding time to nourish ourselves in and amongst the juggle.

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Sick and tired of being the one to think about *E - V - E - R - Y - T - H - I - N - G* at home - from birthday gifts, cleaning {or organising the cleaner}, planning life, + remembering to put the bins out—basically the whole shebang?

You're not alone. Lockdown's been a magnifying glass on all those niggling chores that nobody else picks up. If you could, would you renegotiate sharing these domestics and who thinks about them? The mundane repetitive stuff that has to be done by someone. But does it need to be you? Course not.

Join my guests and I, as we explore exactly how to divvy up the domestics fairly.

I'm joined by guests:

• Joy Foster - Founder of Tech Pixies
• Rebekah Bostan - Corporate Professional and Diversity Advocate
• Evelini Quarrell - Podcast Host

This episode is the audio of a LIVE roundtable I filmed with my guest over in the School for Mothers Group - come join us here

What keeps us going through dark times? I'm joined by Joy Foster to discuss her relationship with faith and GOD. We all have faith, whether that's in GOD, people, ourselves, or something completely different. We explore where this faith comes from and how it can guide us when everything seems hopeless. This is a topic which is surprisingly close to home for me as I had a deeply religious upbringing (and yes I was educated at a convent with nuns in wimples!).

Our conversation heads to some dark places as we discuss Joy's father's suicide and history of mental health issues in her family. Joy provides invaluable insight into how to get through profound personal tragedy. Unsurprisingly, this is a highly emotional conversation, so you might want to have tissues close at hand.

TRIGGER WARNING - Suicide

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