Best Melissa Hurt Podcasts (2024)

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Client Case Study: Ever said this project is so overwhelming, I don’t even want to start? (Unconventional productivity advice!) 4:57

1h ago4:57

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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do when you have a work project that’s overwhelming you so much, you don’t even want to start. You’ve been here, right? Worrying so hard whether or not you can do this project that you just make all the fancy to-do lists and then collapse in exhaustion at the mere thought of checkin…

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043. The Right Way to Incentivize Your Team 30:33

4h ago30:33

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One of the biggest challenges law firms face when moving away from hourly billing and towards incorporating flat fees is motivating your team in a way that actually supports the new business model. Tune in this week as I challenge the conventional wisdom around using billable hours as a key performance metric, even for firms that bill by the hour. …

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Got Black Friday launch overwhelm? The right choice for your situation is this! (Steal my best secret as a productivity coach for mompreneurs!) 5:52

2d ago5:52

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Is decision-making overwhelm an all-too-frequent part of your day? Then you'll want to listen to this episode, because I'm sharing with you my secret hack for how to make the right decision in every single circumstance you're facing as a mom. (And business owner.) Today’s topics: The fundamental question that changes everything in mom life How to s…

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The Continuing Impact Of My Son's Life And Death | A Story Of Loss At 6 Months Old 2:33:59

4d ago2:33:59

2:33:59

Paris and Winter talk about the beautiful life of Drexton, who died at 6 months old due to an undiagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD). Paris tells of the relative ease of the pregnancy, and having to have an emergency cesarean and finally bringing home her little bundle of joy. Paris tells Winter about finding a nanny when she went back to work and …

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Client Case Study: The 5am crowd is BS-ing you! (Work/life balance advice for the work-at-home mom) 7:12

7d ago7:12

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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about how to get out of the grind when living in rat race mode doesn’t align with your values. You’ve probably started listening to this podcast precisely because you want to get out of the rat race mode. (If efficiency tips were all you wanted, you’d have stuck with the guy productivity podcasts…

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042. Ditch Effective Hourly Rates: How to Calculate Matter-Level Profit 40:38

7d ago40:38

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Do you know the most profitable parts of your law practice? If you're like most lawyers, the answer is probably no. But without a clear understanding of matter-level profitability, you could be making costly decisions about where to invest your limited time and resources. In this episode, I explain why the traditional approach of using effective ho…

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Are you doing enough selfcare to matter to your work/life balance as a mompreneur? Here's how to find out! 5:22

9d ago5:22

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Do you know how to take selfcare time - it's just that you're not sure you're doing enough of it? Are you secretly worried that you're doing just enough to feel indulgent, but not enough to really matter? Here's how to know if you're doing enough selfcare as a mom - 'cause if I know you, you probably worry about doing too much. (But really, that's …

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I Have Learned How To Notice When Someone Is Hurting | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth 28:02

11d ago28:02

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Elizabeth and Winter talk about what has help after the loss of Lael, who was stillborn due to a subchorionic hemorrhage at 19 weeks. Elizabeth talks about finding out about using a saline solution to preserve Lael and how that helped her and her family admire their son and brother a little longer. Elizabeth talks about how her faith has helped her…

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Client Case Study: Guilty secret: I don’t have enough time for my business! Productivity advice for the work-at-home mom! 5:48

14d ago5:48

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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you’re stuck in the guilt and shame spiral over not having enough time for your business. This client felt like she should be thankful for her full-time job because of its financial provision – it wasn’t like she was struggling to eat around there – but she was really resentin…

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041. How to Transition From Hourly Billing To Flat Fees, One Phase at a Time 40:33

14d ago40:33

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Transitioning away from the billable hour can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. By taking an iterative, milestone-based approach to your matters, you can begin to identify which phases of work are ripe for flat fee billing, helping you increase your firm’s profitability. As I share more insights and takeaways f…

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Think your busy entrepreneur lifestyle is a sign of making it? It’s actually hurting your growth as a business mom! 5:46

18d ago5:46

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Today we’re talking about the real truth about your busy family lifestyle - ‘cause it’s causing a lot more harm than you think. This is for someone today who’s just drowning in busyness. You’ve got kids that are running all over, you can barely keep up with their sports schedules and gymnastics lessons and church activities, and you’ve got your own…

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Ep 41: Mountains of Mania and Valleys of Depression: What Do I Do? 35:12

17d ago35:12

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How can you navigate mania and depression? Join me for a conversation with Aaron, who offers his unique story as encouragement. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast

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Save Your Life Through Journaling with Melissa Lowe 16:42

17d ago16:42

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Today we have a bonus episode for you all about Saving Your Life Through Journaling. We’re bringing on a guest, Melissa Lowe, to talk about slowing down to save literally everything about your life as a mom! Her mission is to bring faith and sass into the selfcare conversation. You’ve got this! Alyssa De-stress daily life as a work-at-home mom: htt…

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Stillborn At 19 Weeks: I Was Excited For You To Meet All Of Your Siblings 1:16:34

18d ago1:16:34

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Today, we’re joined by an incredible guest, Elizabeth, who has experienced unimaginable heartbreak—11 losses. Through her strength and resilience, Elizabeth is here to share her journey, offering hope and comfort to others who may be …

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Client Case Study: If I had full time childcare, I could get so much more business work done! (But I don’t – and stopping before I want to is frustrating!) 4:51

21d ago4:51

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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about the situation when if you had full time childcare, you could get so much more done – but you don’t – and stopping before you want to is frustrating. If you feel like more hours would genuinely solve the problem in your biz, let’s look into the strategies I used with this client to free up e…

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040. Legal Workflow Management and Matter Management Are Not the Same Thing 26:38

21d ago26:38

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Are you familiar with Clio's Kanban-inspired feature, Clio Matter Stages? It’s been around for a while now, but as a Kanban enthusiast, I was eager to check it out at this year's Clio Cloud Conference. While it's certainly a step in the right direction and an interesting tool for Clio users, how does it measure up when it comes to implementing some…

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The 3 areas of your work-from-home life you need to outsource FIRST as an ambitious mompreneur are…. 7:20

23d ago7:20

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Here's something I know about you if you’re a work-at-home mom: you want to work smarter, not harder. So how does delegation play in? In my opinion, delegation is one of the most crucial pieces for work-at-home moms to get their heads around. Today’s topics: What physics and outsourcing have to do with each other Why your purpose and the laundry ar…

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Client Case Study: Should you REALLY put that project on your to-do list? (Outsourcing decisions for your business as a mom!) 5:43

28d ago5:43

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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about whether or not you should really be doing that business task – aka, outsourcing decisions. Have you ever stopped to apply the strengths test to your business task list? In other words, actually asked yourself whether or not you’re any good at web design, or making freebies, or course editin…

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039. Productive With Dollar Signs, with Clarke Ching 42:54

28d ago42:54

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I’m a massive fan of Bottleneck Theory. This is the idea that you can make massive improvements to your legal workflows by finding and focusing on just one part of your overall system: the bottleneck. In this episode, I’m super excited to bring you an interview with The Bottleneck Guy himself, Clarke Ching. Tune in this week to explore where the bo…

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Are you afraid of your primary function not being cleaning and cooking anymore if you 5x your business? (You need to listen to this!) 5:57

1M ago5:57

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What happens when you're no longer doing the cooking and cleaning? Or at least the vast majority of it? Isn't that what your dream is as a stay-at-home mom? Or are you actually getting cold feet at the idea of your primary function not being cleaning and cooking anymore? If that's you, we need to talk. Like now. Today’s topics: How to de-angst the …

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16 Years of Remembrance: Melissa’s Journey With Grief and Honoring Her Daughter, Patricia 14:28

1M ago14:28

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Melissa’s daughter, Patricia, was born 16 years ago. Tragically, due to a cord accident, Patricia did not survive. Though it’s been 16 years, Melissa continues to not only remember, but celebrate her daughter’s life. In this episode, …

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60. Anger Unpacked: Strategies for Anger Management with Faust Ruggerio 43:43

1M ago43:43

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In this episode... Faust Ruggerio, pyschologist, offers practical strategies for recognizing and managing anger effectively, with insights on healthy communication and self-awareness. By tuning in, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your anger, stress reduction, and how to cultivate an inner strength that allows you to face life’s challenges wit…

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Need the ninja “cross off 50 things” level of workday organization? Here's how to organize your day as a mom so you can get everything done! 8:00

1M ago8:00

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So. You’re a mom, with a life, and kids, and a business – oh, and don’t forget about the house cleaning! How do you stay on top of everything, aka, get it all done?! I’m about to let you in on the secret…. Today’s topics: Time track the mom stuff Pinpoint your biz energy times Pre-plan your workday (I know you know this - but are you really doing i…

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038. Delivering Effective Feedback to Legal Teams 27:55

1M ago27:55

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Have you ever struggled with giving tough feedback to your team members? Do you find yourself resorting to the criticism sandwich approach, hoping to soften the blow by sandwiching negative comments between compliments? Tune in this week to discover why the criticism sandwich doesn’t work. I also discuss the importance of setting clear quality stan…

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160 Four steps to overcoming anxiety in your relationship with Dr. Nicole Cain - Part 1 29:12

1M ago29:12

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In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. Nicole Cain who is a clinical psychologist, holistic anxiety expert, and author of Panic Proof Emily and Nicole discuss: What is anxiety? Why do we experience anxiety? Difference between being diagnosed with anxiety and experiencing anxiety How does anxiety impact romantic relationships? Inner child work Comm…

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161 How to have hard conversations, boundaries and anxiety with Dr. Nicole Cain - Part 2 27:53

1M ago27:53

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In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. Nicole Cain who is a clinical psychologist, holistic anxiety expert, and author of Panic Proof Emily and Nicole discuss: How to have a scary conversation with someone Boundaries How a lack of boundaries can impact anxiety relationship check-ins Flop and fracture response what to do if your partner is dissocia…

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Why shouldn’t you make it easier on yourself if you're working from home? (Quit buying into mom guilt as a business owner!) 5:19

1M ago5:19

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Here's your thought-provoking question for today: why shouldn’t you make it easier? What's so wrong about making your #momlife or your biz support structures super easy for you? Like, "this doesn't take any effort at all, I can't believe it's so easy" for you? I'm talking food prep routines, 20-minute supper repertoires, and ultra-fast delegate-to-…

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She Had a Full Head of Dark Hair: A Mother’s Heartfelt Stillbirth Story 38:28

1M ago38:28

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Being a young mom of two is both beautiful and challenging. But when you become pregnant and experience constant morning sickness throughout the entire pregnancy––that adds another level of difficulty. In this episode, our guest, Meli…

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What to do when selfcare as a mom feels like working on your business (here’s how to make sure it doesn’t completely take over your life!) 6:12

1M ago6:12

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Are you worried your business is taking over your life? I mean, you think it's perfectly fine living this way, with biz work every spare second, but all the experts tell you not to, so.... Who's right? If you're feeling any concern over how much passion project work is too much, then you want to listen to this episode - because we're diving right i…

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037. Putting the ‘Flow’ Back into Workflow 28:17

1M ago28:17

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Something I see with my lawyer clients is that they have so many different things on their plate that each piece of work looks like an object, like a static thing that we need to deal with, as opposed to a dynamic part of a bigger process. When you are overloaded, that is totally natural. But this phenomenon points to the importance of seeing work …

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159 Why you may be experiencing a lack of pleasure during sex, exploring the connection to fascia with Anna Rahe 54:31

1M ago54:31

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In this episode, Emily is joined by Anna Rahe. Anna is the founder of GST Body and a somatic expert with over 25 years of professional experience. Emily and Anna discuss: What is fascia/connective tissue system Why fascia is important and how it impacts our sex lives Sexual pain and fascia Why you may be experience a lack of pleasure during sex How…

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Are you using caffeine to avoid selfcare as a business mom? Don’t fall into this typical entrepreneur trap! 5:54

2M ago5:54

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Listen - you've got to stop using another cup of coffee to get through your day. (And this is coming from a coffee drinker, so don't think I'm hating on a tasty hot drink. I'm not.) What you're doing is fundamentally overloading your capacity, refusing to cut today's to-dos down to size, and leaning on caffeine to get you through that task list. Do…

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Ep 40: Fighting Perfectionism w/ Stacey 35:45

2M ago35:45

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What is the cost of perfectionism? How can we combat perfectionism, or help those around us who struggle to be "perfect"? Stacey's story answers these questions with grace on today's episode of Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast

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Since My Baby Passed: Powerful Life Lessons from a Stillbirth Mother 38:37

2M ago38:37

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Nothing can prepare you for navigating life after the stillbirth of your child. My guest, Veronika, shares her experience of grieving her son, Benjamin, whose cause of death is unknown. She opens up about the comfort she found in comm…

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Client Case Study: The ultimate hack for leveling up and getting comfortable with it! (As a mom who's running a successful business) 6:23

2M ago6:23

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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you still haven’t got used to your new schedule, and it’s been weeks – do you need to quit? Sometimes you need to quit your new schedule right away, and other times you need to keep pushing through and give yourself time to get used to it. This is one of those other times. How…

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036. What To Do When I’m the Bottleneck with Melissa Shanahan and Ben Hudson 58:32

2M ago58:32

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Adding capacity to your law practice, whether through hiring new team members, outsourcing work, or using AI to help you with certain tasks does not always add up to overall workflow improvement. This can be really frustrating for law firm owners because you’ve spent time and money on these solutions, only for the work to continue getting stuck in …

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158 Who you date doesn't define your sexuality - honouring bisexuality with Mim Kempson [REVISIT] 53:16

2M ago53:16

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This episode explores different ways that bisexual women in monogamous relationships can connect to their sexuality while respecting and honouring their partnership. Featuring Mim Kempson a dating and relationship coach. Emily and Mim discuss: What is a dating and relationship coach? When should you see a relationship coach? Biphobia Common bisexua…

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How to outsource to your team & family members before you hit your limit as a work-at-home mom (so you don't burn out on housework, homeschooling, or your business to-do list!) 7:51

2M ago7:51

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What happens when you hit your limit? It could be either at home or in the business. In fact, let's take each one and run through both examples, so you know exactly what you need to do next time you've run into a decision-making capacity limit - because I don't want you to just barely skirt the edges of burn out and call that good enough. I want yo…

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Need a 5-year scaling plan for your business as a mom? No, you don’t! Motivation Monday 4:27

2M ago4:27

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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about why you don’t have to know the whole 5-year plan for your business – because planning your next season is enough. Because you know what? It’s okay to only know what to do for your next season (in the business, or in your family), and you’re going to get there. Episode transcript: https://your…

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“I Had Just Heard His Heartbeat”: A Mother’s Story of Stillbirth and Strength 1:19:10

2M ago1:19:10

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Hours after hearing her son’s strong heartbeat at a final checkup, Veronika received the devastating news that her sweet Benjamin had passed away. Looking back on her challenging pregnancy, Veronika shares the heartbreak of losing Ben…

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59. Mental Health Meets Empowerment: Transformative Self-Love Practices Ft. Dr. Shainna 51:37

2M ago51:37

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In this episode... We explore the essential foundations of self-love, self-respect, and how setting healthy boundaries can transform your relationship with yourself and others. If you've struggled with people-pleasing or difficulty in respecting your own needs, this episode is for you! Listen and learn more about: The Seven-Segment Model to assess …

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Are you overachiever tendencies blocking your next income level from coming through? 7:34

2M ago7:34

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What do you think would be on your task list if you could start from the ground up? Like, what do you feel like doing today? (That’s productive and furthering your purpose and all that.) What if you released all timelines around the must do’s currently on your to-do list? How would you move through them then? These are the kind of questions I want …

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035. Two Heads Are Better: How Coworking Sessions Can Improve Law Firm Efficiency 27:09

2M ago27:09

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Have you ever felt like certain tasks in your law practice are taking longer than they should? What if I told you that sometimes the key to efficiency is slowing down and working together? This is where a concept from the software development world called "paired programming" can help you create better outcomes in your legal practice. Tune in this …

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157 Lost in love: Navigating identity loss in relationships and reclaiming your individuality 25:17

2M ago25:17

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In this episode, Emily explores losing your sense of self while in a relationship and how you can reclaim your individuality. Emily explores six signs that you may be losing your sense of self and then provides six strategies to overcome this phenomenon. FOLLOW US on Instagram @thatsorgasmic Send your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan…

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Behind the scenes of a travel-ready business with 2 young kids (interview with Fiona Sim) 15:28

2M ago15:28

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Flexibility is ultra important when you’re running a business and homeschooling at the same time. So what do you do if you're on the front end of starting both? Today we have a bonus episode for you all about balancing business, young kids, and homeschooling all together. We’re bringing on a guest, Fiona Sim, to talk about her experience finding th…

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What’s the ONE productivity hack you need to make it as a WFH-with-kids entrepreneur? 5:14

2M ago5:14

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You know what you need most to summit the top of this productivity mountain? Or to hit your coveted 6-figures goal? This. Because you're no longer allowed to play victim. You have to - get to - take radical ownership of your life choices. Today’s topics: The wide array of choices you could be making with your life situation - but aren’t All the hid…

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Do you constantly have a “mommy ear” out for what’s going on with your kids, while you’re trying to knock out some work on that laptop? 5:23

2M ago5:23

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This is motivation Monday, and today we’re talking about whether you always have to think of your business and your kids together if you’re working from home. Because here’s the thing: compartmentalizing isn’t a bad thing in your business (or #momlife), and I’m going to tell you why. Episode transcript: https://yourunbusylife.com/think-of-business-…

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Stillbirth Research | A Talk With Dr. Bob Silver and Sarah Lopez 54:07

2M ago54:07

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We are so honored to be able to interview Dr. Robert M. Silver, MD and Sarah Lopez MHA, MPH, CPH from the University of Utah Hospital and the Stillbirth Research Program at the School Of Medicine. They were able to talk about the research they are doing in stillbirth detection and prevention. The work they are doing nationally with setting up clini…

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Cut Your Stress to Grow Your Productivity with Charlotte Haggie of The Managing Mum 19:07

2M ago19:07

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Today we have a bonus episode for you all about cutting stress to grow productivity. We’re bringing on a guest, Charlotte Haggie, to talk about the importance of resilience vs. time management. Charlotte is a wellbeing coach who helps working moms build their resilience so that they can manage the stressors of life and have the capacity to do the t…

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Client Case Study: Have you been avoiding your (rather needy) kids lately because working on the business feels easier? 4:13

2M ago4:13

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This is a Client Case Study, and today we’re talking about what to do if you’re avoiding your family because work feels easier – because yes, there is a fix. Here’s what happened to one of my clients recently, and I’m betting you’ve felt the same way. This woman realized that she preferred to spend time at work, on her business, rather than spend t…

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