Best Lauren McGoodwin Podcasts (2024)

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230: Navigating Culture and Mental Health in Motherhood with Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Founder of Brown Girl Therapy 55:07

1d ago55:07

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Our individual upbringing and the culture we were raised in impact the way we show up as parents and the way we approach our own mental health. It’s important to listen to voices in this area who understand firsthand the nuances of culture and mental health, breaking cycles, and carving out individual paths as moms. One of those voices is Sahaj Kau…

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I've Got Some News...My New Career Chapter 18:53

2d ago18:53

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On today’s solo episode, Lauren’s sharing some personal news about her next career chapter, what it means for Carer Contessa, and an exciting change for the podcast! Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Guest Resources: Lauren McGoodwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lau…

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229: Understanding Brain Development in Children with Tammy Schamuhn, Psychologist 54:55

8d ago54:55

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Meltdowns, defiance, and other behaviors are signals of needs—and if we can meet those needs proactively instead of punitively, we can support our children while still teaching and guiding them. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist Tammy Schamuhn, co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology to discuss how to approach our…

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The Art of the Second Act 21:08

9d ago21:08

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Only 23% of Americans report being satisfied with their careers, according to a recent Gallup survey. That leaves many people unhappy and in pursuit of something more meaningful. Andy Levine, host of Second Act Stories, studies people who start their careers over. He’ll teach you: The art of the second act The difference between planners and leaper…

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228: Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare with Dr. Karen Tang, MD and author 50:08

15d ago50:08

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Concerns like PMDD, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), endometriosis, or even universal experiences like menopause are still underresearched and underdiagnosed. The more we can understand these concerns—and advocate for doctors to take them seriously—the more we can help support women and moms everywhere. Today, I’m joined by gynecologist and repr…

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3 Strategic Relationships You Need For Career Growth 31:42

18d ago31:42

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When it comes to building relationships at work, do you know which ones yield the highest ROI? Today we’re joined by April Little, an executive career coach, who will teach us: 3 strategic relationships you need for career growth A quarterly habit to implement for long-term career advancement Actionable advice on building mutually beneficial relati…

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227: From the Vault: Encouraging Independent Play with Susie Allison, Founder of Busy Toddler 45:29

22d ago45:29

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Today, we’re reaching back into the vault to revisit one of our most popular episodes! What if I told you that you didn’t have to play with your child all day? Moms put a lot of pressure on themselves to entertain their kids. They believe that “good moms” play with their kids as much as possible. But when we learn how to encourage independent play,…

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3 Simple Tips to Talk Smarter According to a Stanford Professor 25:30

23d ago25:30

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Stanford professor, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams is back on the show to share simple tips that will help you think faster and talk smarter. You’ll learn: How to manage speaking anxiety symptoms Simple ways to structure your communication for the audience How to reframe the way you approach a negotiation 3 communications skills to master f…

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226: Navigating Mom Shaming with Renee Reina, Host of The Mom Room Podcast 55:02

29d ago55:02

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It isn’t easy to feel confident in a world full of mom shaming. When moms are already feeling lonely and unsupported, disconnected from their friends, and unsure about their abilities, this pressure and criticism can take a real toll on their self-esteem and their mental health. Today, I’m joined by Renee Reina, Ph.D, host of The Mom Room Podcast, …

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5 Lesser-Known LinkedIn Profile Tips and Hacks for 2024 34:19

1M ago34:19

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LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling is back on the show to share 5 ways to create a better LinkedIn profile in 2024. We’ll discuss: Which LinkedIn profile sections matter the mos—and how to optimize them How to fill out a profile when you’re in a career transition Tips for using AI to enhance your profile Tools that allow you to network with anyone S…

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225: Encouraging Healthy Screen Time Habits with Dr. Michael Rich 51:09

1M ago51:09

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It can be hard to establish healthy screen time habits for our children. But with the right framework in place, we can let go of guilt and fear and foster a positive relationship with technology within a healthy balance. Today, I’m joined by pediatrician and author Dr. Michael Rich, known as “the Mediatrician,” to discuss how we can set kids up for…

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The New Happy: How to Get Happiness Right In a World That’s Got It Wrong 25:34

1M ago25:34

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We all want to be happy, but happiness always seems to be out of reach — until now. Well-being expert and social media sensation Stephanie Harrison of The New Happy is here to share: The counterintuitive secrets to happiness A practical guide to help us all learn how to live a happy life Why we should focus on values vs. habits Breaking away from y…

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224: Breaking Away from Mom Guilt with JoAnn Crohn 55:35

1M ago55:35

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Mom guilt is often fueled by intensive mothering ideology—the belief that moms should sacrifice every bit of their time, energy, and resources to their children (and find fulfillment only in motherhood), along with gender norms and social expectations. We can learn to manage mom guilt through awareness, anchoring ourselves in our values, and valida…

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Working Moms Balancing Career and Life Ambitions With Eve Rodsky 28:10

1M ago28:10

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Eve Rodsky is a New York Times bestselling author, dedicated to revolutionizing the division of domestic labor in households worldwide. With a background in organizational management from Harvard, Eve leverages her expertise to address the imbalance of unpaid work within relationships. Her bestselling book and Reese’s Book Club Pick, Fair Play, int…

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Why Am I Like That: The 4 Attachment Styles Explained 31:29

2M ago31:29

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Dive into the world of personal development with Thais Gibson, the founder of The Personal Development School and an expert on attachment theory. Your attachment style plays an essential role in your life and career. Thais will teach us: What your “attachment style” means and the 4 types How to figure out your attachment style How to make your atta…

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223: Busting the Dream Job Myth with Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa 49:14

2M ago49:14

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Gender norms, social expectations, and motherhood all become wrapped up in our identities, often leaving us questioning our career paths. But perhaps the answer starts with breaking away from the idea of a “dream job” and focusing instead on empowering ourselves to make active decisions driven by our internal values. Today, I’m joined by Lauren McG…

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5 Things to STOP Doing With Your Money 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Budget isn’t a dirty word and it doesn’t mean you have no life. Budgeting can be empowering if you learn how to do it and stick with it. Learn five things to stop doing with your money with Break Your Budget creator Michela Alloca. You’ll learn: The importance of a high-yield savings account How to determine your monthly budget 5 things to stop doi…

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222: Understanding and Implementing Responsive Parenting with Dr. Cindy Hovington, founder of Curious Neuron 58:55

2M ago58:55

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As moms, we feel immense pressure to stay calm and peaceful even in the toughest, most triggering moments. And when we fall short, we often beat ourselves up and feel ashamed. But if we want to break this cycle, we need to move away from shame and find a way to offer ourselves the same compassion and understanding that we have for our children. Tod…

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Reputation Management: How to Optimize Your Personal Brand For Success 32:17

2M ago32:17

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Your Reputation is more than just a great Taylor Swift album. It’s how you’re known at work. Author and brand expert Dorie Clark is here to teach us how to manage our reputations at work for personal branding success, including: How to determine your reputation Ways you can change your reputation Strategies for developing your personal brand 3 thin…

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221: How to Maintain Friendships (and Make Friends) as a Mom with Danielle Bayard Jackson, Author 59:09

2M ago59:09

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Maintaining friendships or making new friends as a mom, takes skills, intention, and deliberation. The adjustment to motherhood changes us—and it makes sense that our friendships, along with our values, priorities, and other relationships, might change too. That doesn’t mean we have to leave our old friendships behind, and it doesn’t mean we can’t …

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Create a Career Vision Board in 5 Simple Steps 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Learn how to manifest your next career opportunity with lifestyle entrepreneur Camille Styles. You’ll learn: How manifestation works Prompts for starting your vision board Strategies for setting intentions and a daily check-in ritual What to do when you feel like you’re not making progress Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW…

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220: How Stressed Moms Can Cope with Amelia Nagoski, co-author of Burnout 57:56

2M ago57:56

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We don’t have to accept stress as our default state of being. When we can learn how stress shows up in our bodies, what our triggers are, and how to break away from the stress cycle we are trapped in, we can improve our well-being and show up the way we want for our children and for ourselves. Today, I’m joined by Amelia Nagoski, co-author of Burno…

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Storytelling for Job Search Success 23:18

2M ago23:18

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It’s not the most qualified person who gets the job, but the best storyteller! Learn how to become a more effective storyteller for job search success with executive speaker coach, Laura Fravel. You’ll learn: Why storytelling works better than other communication types Tips for becoming a more effective storyteller How to focus on your future, not …

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219: From the Vault: Why Does a Messy House Give Me Anxiety? with KC Davis, Licensed Professional Therapist and Author 56:53

3M ago56:53

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Why does a messy house give me anxiety? Why can’t I motivate myself to clean since I had kids? Am I just a lazy mom? Moms often worry about these things, feeling immense pressure to keep a clean house and experiencing shame when they fall short of those expectations. As moms, we can’t always buy ourselves more time to clean. But we can approach the…

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Improve Your Communication Skills At Work: Presentations, Executives, and Professional Presence 27:24

3M ago27:24

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Learn how to improve your communication skills and build your professional presence with LinkedIn Top Voice, Lorraine Lee. Lorraine is an in-demand speaker and coach. You’ll learn: The difference between good presenters and not-so-good presenters How to follow the TEA method for giving effective presentations Examples of how to build your professio…

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218: Breaking Away from the Invisible Load of Motherhood with Carly Watters, Literary Agent 53:15

3M ago53:15

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The invisible load of motherhood isn’t easy to see, define, or explain. We feel the weight of it, but we often assume that we are just failing or that our partner is the problem. But when we learn to let go of the beliefs that create this “Mother Load,” we can take the steps to release and redistribute the mental and emotional labor in our homes. T…

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5 Free Career Tools That Help You Find a Job Faster 23:57

3M ago23:57

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5 Free Career Tools That Help You Find a Job Faster Episode Description: It’s no secret that we are in one of the most competitive job markets right now. So today, we’re diving into a topic that may be on a lot of our minds: how to find a job quickly. Plus, we’re hearing from 3 career contessa listeners and giving them custom career advice. Listen …

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217: How Partners Can Share in the Invisible Load with Zach Watson, Content Creator and Invisible Labor Educator for Men 54:31

3M ago54:31

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When partners take an active role in the invisible load, everyone benefits. It reduces pressure and overwhelm on moms, and it empowers partners to make decisions and parent with confidence. Today, I’m joined by Zach Watson, creator of Real Zach Think Share and invisible labor educator for men, to unpack why partners need to help carry the invisible…

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How to Craft Emails for Busy Readers 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Even with social media, text, and DMs, email is still the best way to communicate and contact people who can help your career. Now we just need to make sure those emails are crafted in a way to catch the attention of busy readers! Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, will tell you a masterclass on: What bad email communication lo…

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216: Understanding Menopause and Mental Health with Dr. Heather Hirsch, Founder of the Menopause & Midlife Clinic 56:57

3M ago56:57

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Discussing the relationship between menopause and mental health is important. It gives us awareness of what we’re experiencing or what we might experience in the future—and it helps break the stigma, both around mental health and women’s health. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Heather Hirsch, founder of the Menopause & Midlife Clinic and author of Unlock …

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3 Things Confident Communicators NEVER Do 31:43

3M ago31:43

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Communication is a critical skill for success—and the truth is — the more confident you are at communicating your ideas, successes, and needs, the more you will be seen as a leader and as leadership material. Danielle Robay, a journalist and Pretty Smart podcast host will teach you: 3 things confident communicators never do Effective strategies for…

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215: Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts About Baby with Dr. Caroline Boyd, Clinical Psychologist 57:27

4M ago57:27

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Intrusive thoughts in motherhood can be scary. But they are not premonitions or signs of deep, hidden desires. They are just thoughts—and the more we try to bury them without understanding what they are, the more they tend to stick around. With awareness and the right plan of action, we can learn to move past these disturbing thoughts more easily. …

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5 Breakthrough Practices for Daily Success with Suneel Gupta of Everyday Dharma 30:33

4M ago30:33

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Find your Dharma—your inner calling—and learn to integrate ambition, work, and wellbeing to create a balanced, joyous life with the bestselling author, and visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Suneel Gupta, We discuss What Dharma means—and how to find it How the “Arrival Fallacy” impacts your fulfillment The 55/5 technique for resetting your…

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214: How to Embrace Career Change as a Mom with Jess Galica, Career and Leadership Coach, Best-Selling Author 51:37

4M ago51:37

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Our careers can look different once we become moms—and that doesn’t need to be a bad thing. Many moms are embracing flexibility, considering career changes, and reevaluating what they want from their personal and professional lives. Today, I’m joined by career and leadership coach Jess Galica, best-selling author of Leap: Why It's Time to Let Go to…

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