How To Thrive As A Working Parent | Yael Schonbrun

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 180 - Yael Schonbrun is a psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and author of Work, Parent, Thrive. In the episode, Yael discusses how to adopt a “work-family enrich” mindset, how getting clear about our values can help us feel more in alignment with our actions, the value of addition by subtraction…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/180 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK YAEL IN THE EPISODE: Where has traditional advice for working parents missed the mark? You talk about the benefits parents can get from reflecting on what their two roles bring to each other. Can you elaborate on this? What if someone feels as if their two roles are completely incongruent? What does it mean to shift from a “work-family conflict” mindset to a “work-family enrichment” mindset? Why is that the ultimate goal? Is parent guilt inevitable? I hear the phrase "work-life balance" thrown around a lot. Is that what parents should be aiming for? When parents feel pulled between their work and home lives—never excelling in either area—you suggest using values as a guide. What does that mean? Can you share a concrete example (or two)? Can you talk a bit about what research suggests about subtracting? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Yael on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin; listen to her podcast; visit her website; and read her book “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: [e-mail] Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)