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In today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.

This second conversation addresses the intersections of gender, ageism, and workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by older women in particular.

The speaker, Bonnie Low-Kramen, discusses the dual-edged sword of institutional knowledge held by seasoned professionals and the ageist biases that often lead to their dismissal in favour of younger, less experienced employees.

The discussion underscores the necessity of ongoing training and development for all employees, regardless of age, to ensure that organisations remain competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Bonnie insists that a commitment to training and inclusivity not only benefits individual employees but also enhances overall organisational performance.

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• Find out more about the 2025 edition of the International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work at 24may.org
• Connect with our guest Bonnie Low-Kramen: LINKEDIN
• Learn more about Bonnie's work at bonnielowkramen.com

• Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
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CHAPTERS:

00:28 - Introduction to the International Day against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work

02:08 - Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

06:39 - Navigating Ageism in the Modern Workforce

12:36 - Investing in People: The Key to Future Competitiveness

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Welcome to our three-part episode covering the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.

This first episode delves into the intricate relationship between workplace harassment, mental health, and organisational culture.

The speakers, Dr. Makiko Kuramoto and Dr. Jennifer Fraser, engage in a profound exploration of how systemic issues within corporate environments contribute to the normalisation of bullying and harassment. They argue that such behaviours are often symptomatic of deeper cultural flaws, including rigid hierarchies and a lack of accountability.

The discussion highlights the neurobiological consequences of harassment, stating that such knowledge is essential for fostering healthier workplaces. Both experts stress the importance of leadership in modeling appropriate behaviour and establishing a culture of safety, respect, and open communication, thereby not only preventing harassment but also enhancing overall organisational performance.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

LINKS:

• Find out more about the 2025 edition of the International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work at 24may.org
• Connect with our guest Dr. Makiko Kuramoto: LINKEDIN
• Learn more about Makiko's consulting company FUMI Consulting at fumiconsulting.co.jp
• Connect with our guest Dr. Jennifer Fraser: LINKEDIN
• Learn more about Jennifer's book "The Bullied Brain" at bulliedbrain.com

• Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
• Follow us: LinkedIn
• Connect with us: [email protected] | subscribe to our news
• Tell us what you think: write a review

CHAPTERS:

00:18 - Introduction to the International Day against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work

03:10 - The Impact of Workplace Harassment on Mental Health

07:58 - The Long-Term Effects of Workplace Bullying on The Brain

16:41 - Training on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Awareness as Practical Solutions to Prevent Harassment

20:04 - Educating on the Dark Triad as Practical Solution to Prevent Harassment

22:45 - Concluding Remarks: The Consequences of Bullying and Exclusion on Our Health

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What if your biggest pricing challenge isn’t your market, your competition, or your offer—it's what’s going on in your head?

In Part 2 of The Psychology of Pricing series, we shift our focus inward to explore how the psychology of pricing impacts your decisions far more than you might realize. Because even the most brilliant pricing strategy won’t work if you’re subconsciously undercutting yourself with doubt, fear, or outdated beliefs.

In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of what really influences your pricing from the inside out. I talk about the internal patterns that show up when you’re not fully owning your value—like imposter syndrome, fear of being seen as greedy, and tying your prices to time and effort instead of the outcomes you help clients achieve. These mental blocks often sneak in quietly, but they show up loud and clear in your actions: over-explaining your prices, discounting too quickly, or simply avoiding the conversation altogether.

You’ll hear relatable stories from entrepreneurs just like you and learn what it takes to move from emotionally reactive pricing to a place of calm, confident decision-making. I’ll share practical tips for flipping your focus from fear to value, setting strong pricing boundaries, and building the muscle memory you need to speak your prices with clarity and confidence.

This episode is for you if:

• You know your work brings value, but still feel uncomfortable stating your price
• You’ve ever said yes to a discount before your client even asked
• You’re ready to understand how the psychology of pricing may be silently shaping your business results

🎧 Tune in to Part 2 of The Psychology of Pricing and learn how to strengthen the mindset behind your pricing so it finally supports the growth you’re working toward.

Listen out for these highlights:

• 00:33 The Influence of Mindset on Pricing
• 01:56 Understanding Internal Pricing Psychology
• 04:59 Challenges in Pricing Psychology
• 14:28 Tips for Overcoming Pricing Challenges
• 20:57 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Belén shares her empowering birth journey from Argentina to Switzerland, demonstrating how informed choices and self-advocacy created a positive experience even when her birth plan changed. Her story highlights the importance of preparation, language accessibility, and strong postpartum support across continents.

• Originally from Argentina, fell in love with a Swiss man while traveling
• Prepared her body for pregnancy by tracking cycles, training her body and focusing on nutrition
• Thoroughly researched Swiss birth options before choosing Burgdorf Birth Center (in the Spital Emmental network)
• Labored in the birth center using movement, water, and music for comfort
• Transferred to adjacent hospital for epidural when labor became challenging, described the ease in this transfer as the institutions are separated by corridor and reflects on this choice with a lot of introspection
• Successfully advocated for space and time to try natural methods to help baby descend before interventions
• Delivered baby Milo, who was in an unusual position as he had his hand up by his face, with vacuum assistance after respectful discussions with providers
• Experienced excellent language support with all providers communicating in English
• Received comprehensive postpartum care from visiting midwives and family
• Spent three months in Argentina with her newborn surrounded by family support
• Found the most beautiful moments in the quiet nighttime connections with her baby

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• Doula & pre and post birth courses & stillen berater from La leche league https://www.instagram.com/nacer.suiza?igsh=NWg3a2E0NHBhMm91
• Geburtshaus Emmental https://geburtshaus.spital-emmental.ch
• Instagram: @juliathedoula.ch

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Ashley shares her remarkable journey through IVF, international moves, and a picture perfect birth which she was encouraged to share. Her story demonstrates how resilience, support networks, and finding peace in unexpected circumstances can create beautiful pregnancy and birth experiences despite complex logistics.

• Started trying to conceive naturally before turning to IVF after a year
• Completed two rounds of IVF with traditional Chinese medicine support
• First son conceived during second fresh IVF cycle
• Moved internationally while five months pregnant when husband took job in England
• Gave birth standing up at Bethesda Hospital in Basel with doula support
• Her first birth was "exceptional" and "picture perfect" according to her, her midwife and doula and she was encouraged to share this story
• Moved to England with two-month-old baby to begin new chapter as family of three
• Underwent three failed embryo transfers during COVID summer
• Successfully conceived second child through complex coordination between Switzerland and England
• Second birth more challenging due to baby's position, requiring an epidural
• Navigated postpartum periods with family support while managing international transitions
• Made conscious decision about remaining embryos, hoping to help another family
• Emphasizes importance of community support throughout fertility and birth journeys

If you're going through infertility or birth preparation and would like to connect, Ashley is available to support others on similar journeys. Reach out through the contact details below.

As a people professional, coach and educated psychologist, Ashley uses a solution and strengths-focused approach based in positive psychology to support working parents and anyone confronted with fertility issues. Find her on LinkedIn to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eU22zWtH'

• https://www.kinderwunsch.ch/ - comprehensive fertility resource in Switzerland, particularly this page
• https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ - UK based
• https://resolve.org/ - US based
• https://fertilitysupport.org.au/ - Australian based
• link for working professionals in CH: https://familyforward.ch/en/#available-resources
• https://www.fertility.ch/en/

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Understanding the psychology of pricing is one of the most powerful shifts you can make in your business—and in this two-part series, I’m breaking it down in a way that’s practical, eye-opening, and yes, even a little fun.

In this first episode, I’m diving into the external side of pricing psychology: how your customers interpret, respond to, and are influenced by the prices you set. Because here’s the truth—your prices are never just numbers. They’re messages. And if that message isn’t aligned with the value you’re delivering, it can confuse people, create doubt, or stop them from buying altogether.

Every price you present is eliciting a response. The structure, the context, and even the exact number you choose all shape how people perceive your offer, its value, and your credibility. If you’re not being intentional with your pricing, you’re leaving interpretation up to chance—and that’s risky.

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve ever picked a price like $297 just because “someone said it works”
• You’ve lowered your price hoping for more sales—and got silence instead
• You’re unsure how your customers actually make buying decisions
• You want your pricing to reflect your value and support your sales conversations

I’m also sharing some of the most common mistakes I see women-led, service-based businesses make when it comes to pricing—and how those missteps cost you clarity, clients, and confidence.

And yes, I’ll give you a sneak peek at five psychology-based pricing tactics that smart businesses use to increase conversions and build trust. I won’t spill it all here—you’ll have to listen to get the full picture—but I promise, these principles will change the way you look at your pricing forever.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next week, we’ll flip the focus to the internal side of the psychology of pricing—your mindset. Because the way you think about pricing is just as powerful as how your customer sees it.

So, if you’ve been second-guessing your pricing or wondering why it’s not landing the way you’d hoped—this is the episode for you.

🎧 Tap play now and let’s unpack the psychology of pricing together.

Listen out for these highlights:

• 01:09 Understanding your prices "speak"
• 03:20 Common Challenges
• 09:06 Effective Pricing Tactics
• 16:01 The Importance of Simplicity and Social Proof
• 21:36 Conclusion and Next Steps

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In this episode of the So Frickin' Healthy podcast, Dr. Mary Pines, a Cambridge-trained biomedical scientist and longevity expert, joins hosts Megan and Danna to discuss the vital role of hormones in our bodies.

Dr. Pines explains hormones using an orchestra analogy, emphasizing their importance in maintaining a harmonious balance within our bodily processes. They converse about the intricacies of sex hormones, stress management, and functional medicine's approach to hormone health.

They explore how various lifestyle factors, such as sleep, stress reduction, and proper testing, can help maintain hormonal balance. Dr. Pines offers practical advice and tools for listeners to manage their hormones effectively.

The episode also highlights the limitations of traditional western medicine and the benefits of comprehensive hormone testing, like the Dutch test. Listeners are invited to submit questions for a future Q&A session with Dr. Mary.

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00:00 Introduction to the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

00:16 Meet Dr. Mary Pines

02:36 The Importance of Hormones

03:04 Understanding Hormones and Their Functions

06:37 Hormone Imbalance and Its Effects

12:11 Testing and Monitoring Hormones

24:41 Lifestyle Tips for Hormone Balance

35:29 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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The ultimate plan-maker meets the ultimate plan-changer: motherhood. Rosanna's journey reveals what happens when our carefully crafted expectations collide with the unpredictable reality of bringing life into the world. Rosanna shares her powerful journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, revealing how she learned to flow when her carefully made plans took unexpected turns. Her birth took place at the Zollikerberg Birth Centre and Spital Zollikerberg.

• Originally from Italy and living in Switzerland for 10 years
• Works as an HR manager, motherhood coach and co-owns a yoga and meditation studio
• Experienced unexpected challenges during conception despite having meticulously planned timing
• Enjoyed a peaceful pregnancy but struggled with the fear of birth in the final weeks
• Went nearly two weeks over her estimated due date and tried everything to naturally induce labor
• Planned for a birth centre delivery but ended up transferring to the hospital
• Found unexpected peace and surrender during birth despite it not matching her original plan
• Faced significant breastfeeding challenges that weren't properly diagnosed for EIGHT months, once she found the right lactation consultant
• Advocating for more comprehensive preparation around breastfeeding and postpartum
• Still breastfeeding her daughter at 10 months after persevering through extreme difficulties
• Discovered that motherhood, despite its challenges, brings daily moments of connection and joy that make it all worthwhile

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• Elevate website www.elevate-studio.ch instagram: @elevate_studio_zurich
• http://onerisingsoul.com Her private website is where Rossana focuses on 1:1 coaching for mothers instagram: @coachingmothers
• Hypnobirthing course: Julia the Doula
• Meal deliery: Mamasmeals Switzerland
• Lactation Consultant: https://milkandmotherhood.com/
• The Zollikerberg Hospital: https://spitalzollikerberg.ch/en/specialist-areas/obstetrics
• And the Zollikerberg Birth center: https://geburtshaus-zollikerberg.ch/en/ and Delphys birth centre https://www.delphys.ch

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