[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF020_Katie.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In Episode 20, we talk to Katie who has 4 primary school aged children and works as an art teacher. We talk about the realities of a 2 teacher family, learning to say no as an act of self care and which parent the school rings when […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF019_Abi.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In Episode 19, we talk to Abi who has 2 primary school aged children and works 4 days a week. We talk about being open to different possibilities with childcare and sharing the load of school pick up and drop offs. The Lowdown –Â Family of 4– 1 […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF018_Jo_Part2.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In Episode 18, we have Part 2 of my interview with Jo who is balancing a high-level career and being a single parent to twin girls. We talk about the structure of organisations that do not work for employees or the company, how commitment and good work […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF017_Jo_Part1.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In Episode 17, I interview Jo who is balancing a high-level career and being a single parent to twin girls. We talk about life as a single parent, the real cost of work travel for a parent, and the double-edged guilt sword of carer’s leave. The Lowdown […]
Road trips at this time of year are perfect for bingeing on a new podcast or two – just you, the open road and some sparkling conversation. If you have a long drive coming up and are undecided on what to take a punt on, read on! Binge-worthy podcasts for grownups Got the car to […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF016_WorkFlexibility.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I want to take a bit of a deeper look at one of the things that I think is really key for working families, and that is workplace flexibility. There are several fronts where flexible work can make working parents lives easier. On a […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF015_Helena.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Helena who is about to complete 3 years of study to start a new career. She is a mother of twins and we talk about how that has influenced her path, the education system and working in a female-dominated industry. The Lowdown […]
I recently heard someone say that podcasts are like Netflix but for free 🙂 Other than the obvious lack of visuals, it is a good analogy. There are hours and hours of original high-quality content held within podcasts, and like Netflix the offerings can be quite niche and less tightly bound to advertisers and advertisers […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF014_Hayley.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I get interviewed! Hayley is a mother of 3 who worked part-time (until recently) in Digital Marketing. We talk about the various different ways my family has been structured, what works best for who and being a family with 2 part-time workers. I was […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF013_PodcastDay_Recap.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend September 30 is International Podcast Day! To celebrate the occasion I have created a special Podcast Day bonus episode where I am going to look back at the past episodes and see what we have heard so far. First off, let’s look at the people I have […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF012_Irene.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Irene who is currently studying and working out how to balance that with parenting her son and also being a carer for her elderly mother. She is living with the ever-present heaviness of grief after the loss of her husband and we […]
Why are so many people talking about podcasts? Podcasts are getting more and more popular. When I ask people if they listen to podcasts I would say the majority haven’t, but those that haven’t do have the concept that it is something they should look into. So why are podcasts getting so popular? They are […]
I spend a lot of time talking to working parents. Or should I say I spend countless hours trying to schedule interviews with working parents, and very occasionally succeeding. The beauty of interviewing working parents (in lieu of snatched conversations between toddler toilet trips or mediating kiddy squabbles) is that I get to ask the […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF011_SirLunchaLot.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Sir Lunch-a-lot, father of 2 and someone whose job involves a lot of overseas travel and eating out! We talk about frequent work travel, flexibility as a person in a leadership role, and family teamwork. His wife Kathryn’s episode can be found […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF010_Meaghan.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Meaghan, a midwife, mother of 3 and owner of the online children’s clothes shop Mister and Muse (https://www.misterandmuse.com.au/). We talk about the logistics of getting 3 kids around, night shift, conflicting work shifts and what the nursing and midwifery industry is doing […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF009_Michael.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Michael, father of 2 school aged children and finding his way with 2 shift workers in the family. We talk about sleeping during the day, styling girls hair and the balance between more shifts and more family time. The Lowdown –Â Family of […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF008_Victoria.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Victoria, mother of 2 school aged girls and 1 half of a ‘2 parents working full time’ family. We talk about commuting, OSHC and a projectile brush with the law 😉 The Lowdown – Family of 4 – 2 Full-time working parents – 2 […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF007_CathyPart2.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend This episode is Part 2 of my chat with Cathy, HQ of a family of 4. Her family unit includes 2 kids and a partner who is unable to be in the paid workforce at this point, and we talk about Parental admin, workplace relationships and leaving […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF006_CathyPart1.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend This episode is Part 1 of my chat with Cathy, HQ of a family of 4. Her family unit includes 2 kids and a partner who is unable to be in the paid workforce at this point, and we talk about parenting kryptonite, mental health and some […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF005_Kathryn.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Kathryn who works in the Medical Research field and is a mother to 2 boys. We talk about being on the other side of work travel and fostering children’s independence! The Lowdown – Family of 4 – 2 Working Parents – 1 […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF004_Alina.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Alina, HR superstar and mother of 2 boys. Features job sharing and the carseat urinal! The Lowdown – Family of 4 – 2 Working Parents – 1 part-time (4 days a week) – 1 full-time – 3 year old – 1 year […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF003_Rachel.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Rachel, one of my school mums who is working, studying and raising 3 kids. Features scheduling failures and a dog! The Lowdown – Family of 5 – 2 Working Parents – 1 part-time/casual work (relief teaching) and studying – 1 part-time work – 11 year old […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF002_Amber.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend In this episode, I interview Amber, small business owner and mother of 2 girls. Featuring adult meltdowns and the joys of a cleaner! Introduction Mindful Pathways: http://www.mindfulpathways.com.au/ Mindful Child: http://www.mindfulpathways.com.au/mindful-child Find them on Facebook and Twitter The Lowdown –Â Family of 4 – 2 Working Parents – 1 […]
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/headofacodfish/HCF001_Introduction.mp3″] Share this episode with a friend An introduction to ‘Head of a Codfish: A podcast about modern working families’ and some background on why I have embarked on this crazy learning curve called podcasting. I explain the strange name for the podcast and I promise my mad podcasting skills will only go up […]
