Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMade Redundant on Maternity Leave: Rebuilding Career, Confidence & Direction with Karis Dorrigan
Episode 183
What happens when the job you thought you were returning to after parental leave no longer exists?
In this episode, I speak with executive leader and…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Back at Work After Maternity Leave? How to Avoid the “Prove Yourself” Trap with Rachel Debeck
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…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
What Working Mums Need to Know About Sharing Their Kids Online - with Zsofi Paterson
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…
3 months, 1 week 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 …
4 months, 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 …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Ask for Flexibility at Work - And Actually Get It - with Dr. Ellen Ford
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…
6 months, 3 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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Stuck “Should‑ing” Yourself? How to Stop the Guilt Spiral as a Working Mum
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…
7 months ago
Going through IVF whilst leading at work: What No One Prepares You For 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…
7 months, 1 week ago
The "Good Girl" Conditioning That's Burning Working Mums Out and How to Break It 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?
…7 months, 2 weeks ago