Parents At Work

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  The Back-to-School Reset: Routines, Work, Relationships, and Boundaries EP 73 17.08.2026 32хв

  Back-to-school season isn't just a transition for kids. It's a major adjustment for working parents, too. Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin share practical ways to make the shift easier, from treating the first month as an adjustment period and planning ahead for school closures to revisiting household responsibilities, communicating needs at work, and building relationships within the school community. They also explore the importance of boundaries, flexibility, and giving yourself permission to approach the new school year as an experiment. Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  Traveling with Kids: From Survival Mode to Lasting Memories EP 72 03.08.2026 48хв

  Family travel isn't always relaxing, especially when your kids are little. In this episode, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin reflect on nearly 15 years of traveling with their children, from diaper bags, long road trips, and airport meltdowns to confident teenagers navigating Paris on their own. They share practical lessons about giving kids ownership, embracing flexibility, balancing work and travel, and why every challenging trip helped build the independence and confidence they see in their children today.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  Beyond Time Management: Laura Vanderkam on Building a Bigger Life EP 71 20.07.2026 56хв

  What if the problem isn't that you don't have enough time, but that you're thinking about time the wrong way? In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with bestselling author and time management expert Laura Vanderkam to discuss her latest book, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance. Laura shares practical strategies for overcoming time scarcity, embracing life's complexity, making the most of your "golden hours," and creating a mindset of possibility. The conversation offers working parents a refreshing perspective on balancing career ambitions, family life, and personal fulfillment. Connect with Lori at Mindful ReturnConnect with Jason at Ready Set LaunchConnect with Laura on her website
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  Building the Village: Julie Talbot on Family, Flexibility, and Leadership EP 70 06.07.2026 35хв

  In this episode of Parents at Work, hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Julie Talbot, CEO of Lansinoh Laboratories. Julie shares her personal journey through IVF, becoming a first-time mom during the pandemic, and leading a global brand dedicated to supporting families. She discusses the importance of empathy, flexibility, parental leave, and creating workplaces where parents don't have to choose between career success and family life. Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Connect with Julie at Lansinohhttps://lansinoh.com/
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  Dads in Academia: Balancing Research, Teaching, and Family Life EP 69 15.06.2026 44хв

  What’s it really like to balance the demands of academia with the responsibilities of fatherhood? In this engaging episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Eric Chitambar and Lee Pinkowitz to discuss parenting, tenure, flexibility, career growth, and the lessons they’ve learned raising children while pursuing academic excellence. Along the way, they share thoughtful insights, memorable stories, and even a few outstanding dad jokes. Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Connect with Eric on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-chitambar-50a4b5362/Connect with Lee on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-pinkowitz-a1525413/
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  Working Motherhood in Academia: Planning, Purpose, and Parenthood EP 68 01.06.2026 55хв

  What does it really look like to build a career in academia while raising children? In this thoughtful and often hilarious episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Elizabeth Grimm and Catherine Leimkuhler Grimes to talk about parenting, ambition, research, flexibility, ADHD, planning, self-compassion, and the evolving realities of working motherhood in higher education. From grant funding and tenure to strategic planning and family adventures, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical insights for working parents everywhere.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Links mentioned:https://www.mindfulreturn.com/academia/https://www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/grad-college/graduate-college-pdfs/GraduateStudentParentalLeaveTrailGuide.pdf.https://www.ncfdd.org/
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  The Working Parent’s Guide to Travel: Mindset, Logistics, and Letting Go EP 67 18.05.2026 38хв

  Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin explore the realities of work travel as parents, from the emotional challenges of leaving young children to the logistics of preparing, managing time away, and reintegrating at home. They share personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that help working parents navigate travel with more confidence and less guilt. Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  From Diagnosis to Resilience: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Cancer, Motherhood, and Purpose EP 66 04.05.2026 53хв

  In this powerful episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz, a breast surgeon whose care played a pivotal role in Lori’s cancer journey. They explore the intersection of medicine, motherhood, resilience, and early detection, while Dr. De La Cruz shares her remarkable story of perseverance, failure, and purpose. The conversation offers both practical guidance and deeply human insight into navigating work, parenting, and life’s hardest moments.Connect with Lori at Mindful ReturnConnect with Jason at Ready Set LaunchConnect with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz on LinkedIn
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  Rethinking Parental Leave: The Rise of Fill-In Talent EP 65 20.04.2026 40хв

  In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk with Beth Wanner of MotherCover and Kyle Robisch of Latitude about parental leave fill-in talent and why it’s becoming essential for modern workplaces. They explore how thoughtful coverage supports both business continuity and employee well-being, while redefining what it means to take leave without guilt or career risk.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Connect with Beth at Mother Coverhttps://www.mothercoveragency.com/our-storyConnect with Kyle at Latitudehttps://latitudelegal.com/about/leadership/kyle-robisch/
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  Work, Marriage, and Parenting: Inside a True Partnership EP 64 06.04.2026 49хв

  Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Lisa Tan and Martin Rawls-Meehan, partners in both business and parenting, to explore what it really takes to work and raise a family together. From building a company to raising bilingual kids, they share candid insights on trust, flexibility, and redefining balance as working parents.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  Split Shifts, Melatonin, and Middle Schoolers: A Real Conversation About Sleep EP 63 16.03.2026 28хв

  After years of sleepless nights, split shifts, ADHD diagnoses, and even cancer recovery, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin reflect on how their relationship to sleep has evolved through every stage of parenting. From baby wakeups to middle school melatonin routines to perimenopause and pillow replacements, this episode explores why adult sleep deserves as much attention as our children’s—and how protecting it can transform mental health, resilience, and partnership.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  Build Your Bench: What the Olympics Teach Us About Coaching and Caregiving EP 62 02.03.2026 31хв

  In this Olympics-inspired episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin explore what working parents can learn from elite athletes about teamwork, coaching, mental health, and going after dreams. From building a “babysitting bench” to hiring coaches and supporting each other in marriage and career, they unpack why success in parenthood and work is never a solo sport. The takeaway is clear: build your team, care for your mental health, and don’t stop chasing your own dreams.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  Lawyer Dads at Work: How Fatherhood Shapes Leadership and Legal Careers EP 61 16.02.2026 56хв

  What happens when fatherhood meets the general counsel role? In this episode of Parents at Work, hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Andrew Ting and Jesse Raben for a candid conversation about being lawyer dads, leading legal teams, and raising kids at the same time.From billing 2,700 hours and daycare pickups to trust-based leadership and workplace flexibility, the guests explore how parenting shapes better leaders—and how legal skills show up at home in unexpected ways.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  We're Not Okay: How Admitting That Helped Us Heal EP 60 29.01.2026 37хв

  Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin share how their family navigated an 18-month period marked by serious mental health challenges, cancer treatment, and deep uncertainty.Through a candid “top five” list from each host, they explore what helped them survive and recover: mindset, partnership, asking for help, systems and support, physical and emotional care, and vulnerability.This episode is an honest, compassionate conversation about resilience, marriage, parenting, leadership, and why saying “we’re not okay” can be the most powerful step forward.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/
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  A Public Service Episode for Working Parents: Kid Mental Health, DBT Skills and Early Breast Cancer Detection EP 59 15.01.2026 51хв

  After an 18-month hiatus, Lori and Jason return to Parents at Work to share what pulled them away and what helped them survive it. In an honest, practical conversation, they unpack navigating kids’ mental health crises (and the confusing “get help” maze), what they learned about DBT therapy, medication decisions, referrals, and insurance fights. Lori also shares her early-stage breast cancer story as a public service announcement, especially for people with dense breasts and why advocacy, coordinated care, and community support matter more than ever.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/14 Mental Health Options for You and Your Kidshttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/mental-health/
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  Leading a City While Raising a Child: Mayor Muriel Bowser on Motherhood, Leadership, and Boundaries EP 58 17.06.2024 27хв

  Join Lori and Jason for this special episode as they welcome the Mayor of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser. A public servant for many years prior to becoming a mother, Mayor Bowser offers valuable insights into balancing life as a high-profile working mom. She shares how she incorporates her daughter into her official duties, how motherhood has enhanced her negotiation skills, and more.
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  Life as a General Counsel and a Working Mom EP 57 13.05.2024 40хв

  Lori and Jason are back with an engaging episode, featuring conversations with parents who are not only attorneys but serve as general counsel for major organizations. This week, they welcome LaTanya Langley (Chief People Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Edgewell Personal Care), alongside Betsy Philpott (Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Washington Nationals). Tune in to hear how they blend their parenting roles with their demanding careers, ways to enhance support systems for working parents, and insights from their personal journeys, offering advice they wish they had known as they navigated parenthood and professional growth.
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  The Financial Services Working Mom Playbook EP 56 20.11.2023 47хв

  This week, Lori and Jason return with the second installment of their discussion with parents in finance. They are joined by guests Amie Patel (Partner at Elevar Equity) and Millie Schild (Managing Director, Corporate Banking at Truist Corporate and Investment Bank). In this episode, the guests delve into their experiences with varied maternity leave policies, express appreciation for backup childcare, and bond over shared feelings of mom-guilt related to their career journeys.For more information on Aura, the digital security app mentioned in this episode, click here.
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  Fatherhood Lessons from Financial Services Leaders EP 55 06.11.2023 49хв

  Parents At Work is back for a new season as Lori and Jason kick off a two-part conversation with parents in finance. In this episode, guests Rahul Buxani (Managing Director of FinTech and Climate Finance at KBW, a Stifel Company) and Shahed Amanullah (Managing Director at Frost Capital) highlight the evolving landscape of work-life balance within the sector, the benefits of exposing their children to the working world, as well as the skills they've gained from parenthood that have been beneficial to their careers.
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  Moms in Professional Development: Patience, Flexibility & the Power of Support EP 54 18.05.2023 47хв

  Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to bring you the second in their two-part series of interviews with moms and dads in professional development! Today, Lori and Jason are happy to welcome two wonderful moms in professional development, Aisha Greene and Stephanie Felder, to share their stories.Aisha is the Director of Attorney Development and Training at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. She oversees firm professional development programming, including the formal assignment systems, partner and associate mentoring programs, upward and downward attorney performance evaluations, diversity programs, pro bono and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and all formal training and continuing legal education programs. Aisha lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two wonderful daughters, ages 10 and 13. Stephanie has more than fifteen years of experience in attorney professional development at two Am Law 100 firms. In her current role at Groom Law Group, she is responsible for creating a comprehensive training and development curriculum for all attorneys at Groom and developing and overseeing the execution of strategies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stephanie lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Zach, her 8-year-old daughter, and her 5-year-old son. Stay tuned to hear what Aisha and Stephanie say about their experiences as moms working in the field of professional development.Show highlights:Aisha and Stephanie share their personal working parent journeys. (4:02) (5:55)How Stephanie’s legal professional development training and skills prepared her for being a mom. (8:15)Aisha describes what it’s like to be a parent in professional development today. (9:26) Aisha discusses the contrast between being a parent in professional development and being a parent as a legal associate. (10:23)The workplace supports that were the most helpful and impactful for Stephanie when she became a working parent. (12:27)Aisha talks about the magic of having informal workplace support. (16:09)Stephanie gets into what she learned from her challenging first job as an infant room teacher at a daycare center. (21:10)Skills Aisha gained from being a parent that have been helpful in her job. (26:20)Changes in the field of professional development that are impacting parents. (28:54) (31:14)Aisha discusses the importance of having working parent-caregiver groups across all industries. (35:56)How Aisha and Stephanie’s approach to time management changed when they became parents. (38:22) (40:10)Links and resources:Aisha Greene on LinkedInCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPStephanie Felder on LinkedInGroom Law GroupIf you’re a leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group or affinity group (or would like to start one at your place of employment), join the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN) learning collaborative, at to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnBooks mentioned:Work Parent Thrive by Dr. Yael SchonbrunHow to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine MazlishThe Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingImpact Winter by Travis BeachamMentioned in this episode:Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity LeaveJoin over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life. Mindful Return Course Ad