Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe “Prove Yourself” Trap After Maternity Leave (And How to Stop Overcompensating)
Episode 182
Returning to work after maternity leave can come with an unspoken pressure many women don’t realise they’re carrying - the need to prove that nothing…
1 day, 3 hours ago
Before You Post That Photo - What Every Parent Needs to Know in 2026
Episode 181
Have you ever posted your child’s name, birth date or kinder photo online?
Most of us have.
And we did it with love.
But in 2026, the digital landsca…
1 week, 1 day ago
Reflect | My Job No Longer Fit Me: Navigating Career Shifts After Motherhood”
Episode 180
Returning to work after having a baby isn’t just about logistics, childcare, or flexible hours , a big part of it is about identity.
In this Reflect …
1 month, 1 week ago
Reflect | Tips to help you manage the mental load with Leah Ruppanner
Episode 179
The mental load is exhausting, and a big issue for many working mothers.
In this Reflect summer series special episode, I speak with Professor Leah …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
THROWBACK: How to Ask for Flexibility at Work (and Actually Get It)
Episode 178
You’ve proven you can do your job — and do it well — while working flexibly. But now that your employer wants more office time, how do you ask for wh…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Co-Parent After Separation Navigating Divorce, Work, and Motherhood with Dignity
Episode 177
When a relationship ends, it’s not just the romantic partnership that dissolves - it’s the version of the life you imagined. For working mums, that l…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Stop Should-ing Yourself: Why “Should” Is the Real Swear Word for Working Mums
Episode 176
Are you caught in a constant loop of “I should be doing more”? In this reflective episode, Carina unpacks why the word "should" has become the secret…
4 months ago
Balancing IVF and a Career - How do you keep it all together? with Marianne Marchesi
Episode 175
What happens when you’re managing a busy job or running a business and quietly going through IVF at the same time?
In this powerful episode, Carina s…
4 months, 1 week ago
The “Good Girl” Conditioning That’s Burning Women Out with Dr. Michelle McQuaid
Episode 174
Have you ever caught yourself saying “I’ll just do it,” or “I don’t want to upset anyone,” or you’re simply tired of trying to do it all perfectly?
…4 months, 2 weeks ago
Feeling Tired, Overloaded and Burnt out? How you can restore your energy with Dr. Kaitlin Harkess
Episode 173
Are you tired of feeling tired? You get through your workday, juggle drop-offs, dinner, and the endless to-do list - yet your mind never switches off…
4 months, 3 weeks ago