WORK, LIFE & PARENTING

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How to Raise Emotionally Strong, Self-Aware Boys with Kathy Imabayashi
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How to Raise Emotionally Strong, Self-Aware Boys with Kathy Imabayashi

How do you know when it’s time to leave a job you love? In this episode of All Figured Out, I sit down with Natalie Archibald—a seasoned HR executive—to talk about the moment she knew it was time to walk away from a company she loved. Natalie opens up about postpartum depression, the pressure to find purpose through work, and why we need to stop expecting our partners to be everything. She also shares why leaving without a plan was the best career move she could have made—and how she found a new role that truly aligns with her values.

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How to know when to leave the party (aka job) with Natalie Archibald
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How to know when to leave the party (aka job) with Natalie Archibald

How do you know when it’s time to leave a job you love? In this episode of All Figured Out, I sit down with Natalie Archibald—a seasoned HR executive—to talk about the moment she knew it was time to walk away from a company she loved. Natalie opens up about postpartum depression, the pressure to find purpose through work, and why we need to stop expecting our partners to be everything. She also shares why leaving without a plan was the best career move she could have made—and how she found a new role that truly aligns with her values.

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How parents can support their bodies through recovery and strength with Alyssa Matheson
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How parents can support their bodies through recovery and strength with Alyssa Matheson

Struggling with aches and pains after having kids? Physiotherapist Alyssa Matheson joins the All Figured Out podcast to break down postpartum recovery, pelvic health, and strength training for parents. Learn how to lift your kids without back pain, whether Kegels are really necessary, and how to fit movement into a busy parent life. Listen now to start feeling stronger and more supported!

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Redefining success and career as a parent with Goli Kalkhoran
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Redefining success and career as a parent with Goli Kalkhoran

Thinking about making a big career change but feeling stuck in the “shoulds”? In this episode of All Figured Out, Goli Kalkhoran, former lawyer turned life coach, shares how she broke free from a prestigious but unfulfilling career. We dive into career transitions, overcoming perfectionism, managing fear, and redefining success as a parent. If you’re a working parent navigating career clarity, work-life balance, or a major pivot, this episode is packed with insights to help you take the next step with confidence. 

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From Jillian Harris to human design with Mindy Crawford
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From Jillian Harris to human design with Mindy Crawford

Human Design & Career Transitions with Mindy Crawford

What if you could navigate life and career in a way that’s fully aligned with who you are?

This week, I’m sitting down with Mindy Crawford, former Director of Digital Marketing for Jillian Harris turned Certified Human Design Reader and Life Coach. Mindy shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to stepping into entrepreneurship after becoming a mom, and how Human Design became the key to understanding herself—and now, helping others do the same.

We dive into:

• Mindy’s career journey, from working with Jillian Harris to making the bold decision not to return after maternity leave

• What it was like to step into entrepreneurship and build a business on her own terms

• Human Design 101—what it is, why it matters, and how you can use it as a working parent to create more alignment in your life and career

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2025 ins and outs for the working parent: what’s in, what’s out & how to thrive this year
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2025 ins and outs for the working parent: what’s in, what’s out & how to thrive this year

Discover how to strengthen your relationship after becoming parents with insights from relationship coach Sharon Costanzo. In this episode of All Figured Out, Sharon shares tips for overcoming communication challenges, healing resentment, and fostering teamwork. Learn how she defied traditional expectations, prioritized independence, and built a thriving marriage filled with respect and collaboration. Perfect for parents navigating the challenges of partnership and parenting!

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How to Strengthen Your Relationship After Becoming Parents: Tips from Sharon Costanzo
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How to Strengthen Your Relationship After Becoming Parents: Tips from Sharon Costanzo

Discover how to strengthen your relationship after becoming parents with insights from relationship coach Sharon Costanzo. In this episode of All Figured Out, Sharon shares tips for overcoming communication challenges, healing resentment, and fostering teamwork. Learn how she defied traditional expectations, prioritized independence, and built a thriving marriage filled with respect and collaboration. Perfect for parents navigating the challenges of partnership and parenting!

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Understanding your cycle as a working mother for optimized health, mood, and productivity with Dr. Liza Klassen
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Understanding your cycle as a working mother for optimized health, mood, and productivity with Dr. Liza Klassen

Dr. Liza Klassen, a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor, shares how understanding and syncing your cycle can improve health, mood, and productivity—especially for working moms. Learn practical strategies for cycle syncing, biohacking hormones, and empowering the next generation through reproductive health education. Plus, grab her free Work Like a Woman resource!

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From army handler in Afghanistan to a massive career change with Katrina Machin
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From army handler in Afghanistan to a massive career change with Katrina Machin

Katrina Machin’s career story is nothing short of inspiring. In just a few years, she transitioned from managing VIPs in Afghanistan as part of the British Army to becoming a health authority leader in Canada. Her story is about resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of personal and professional growth—all while balancing leadership, family life, and values centered on adventure.

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