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If you're feeling overwhelmed these days, you aren't alone. For many of us, the lines between family and work have blurred. Brigid Schulte argues that, as a society, we've created systems that make it difficult to combine family and work responsibilities. But how can we confront and undo entrenched habits and norms? Drawing from her own journey, Schulte offers tips for those seeking out the common elements—love, community, play—of a more fulfilling, sustainable life.

The traditional 9-to-5 work life is a relic of the past. In recent years, Americans young and old have taken up creative work, passion projects, side gigs, and volunteering, not to mention family care, alongside their day jobs to pursue an interest, make an impact, or boost their income. Marci Alboher, a leading expert on workplace trends, shines a light on the rise of the "slash" career and shares her own quest to separate self-worth from net worth.

As recently as 15 years ago, the thought of "working from home" conjured up thoughts of slacking off and goofing around. Considered a luxurious perk, and one to be granted only under the most extreme circumstances, it's now having a moment. Thanks to COVID-19, a large portion of the world's workforce finds itself working from home. FlexStategy Group CEO Cali Yost joined us to explore the long-term implications of this shared experience.

As recently as 15 years ago, the thought of "working from home" conjured up thoughts of slacking off and goofing around. Considered a luxurious perk, and one to be granted only under the most extreme circumstances, it's now having a moment. Thanks to COVID-19, a large portion of the world's workforce finds itself working from home. FlexStategy Group CEO Cali Yost joined us to explore the long-term implications of this shared experience.

In the financial advisory community, we talk constantly about preparing your finances for the unexpected. But that often feels esoteric. In September 2016, our guest, CNBC personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson, sustained a brain aneurysm and she nearly lost her life.This was any family's worst nightmare. The way Sharon has willed herself back to life and the lessons she learned along the way about what is—and isn't—Important in life are striking.

Infectious disease specialist Matthew Bonds shares the science behind diseases, pandemics, how they spread, and how they are contained. Having spent time studying and working to improve health care delivery systems in countries such as Rwanda and Madagascar, Matthew brings a unique perspective to this conversation on the pandemic reshaping every aspect of modern life.

When Sheryl Sandberg wrote Lean In, she shined a gigantic search light on the gaping holes in leadership teams around the globe. Where are the women? When Tara Sophia Mohr wrote Playing Big, she gave women a roadmap to develop the tactical skills to fill those holes. What makes Tara's advice so powerful and widely applicable is that it's not just for women. It's for anyone who has ever let their fears stop their dreams.

There are not enough hours in the day!" Sound familiar? Internationally-acclaimed time and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam has come to the rescue. Laura explains how to identify where you are leaking time on items that are not a priority—or which you don't even want to do at all—and how to flip that on its head. She describes a simple, powerful daily life hack that can dramatically increase your joy. You'll also learn how to identify areas where you are resistant to change and how to pivot.

A former corporate banker with an 24/7 always on life, Molly Alliman did a sharp left turn - returning to school to study nutrition. Today, she has a private practice and provides corporate wellness programs to firms like Airbnb, ZenDesk and WeWork covering subjects such as: managing burning out, reading ingredient labels, and creating your own unique food philosophy. This episode's topics run the gamut from depleted adrenal systems to elimination diets to the optimal way to think about sugar.