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Getting your needs met as a mom with Leslie Forde
A Q&A with the author of "Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs"
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What to do when the rules stop working for you with Lauren Weiner
A Q&A with the bestselling author of "Unruly: Deconstruct the Rules, Defy the Norms, and Define Your Success"
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Leveling the playing field in women's sports with Heidi Smith
A Q&A with the author of "Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer"
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Five tips to starting a meditation practice that will stick
How to find pockets of peace, no matter what is happening in your life
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Learn about lovingkindness with Sharon Salzberg
Watch the replay of our live conversation
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Bring lovingkindness into your daily life with Sharon Salzberg
A Q&A with the world renowned meditation teacher
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Find stillness in a chaotic world
A meditation on the importance of meditation
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How to have meaningful conversations online
Watch the replay of my Substack Live conversation with Malynda Hale
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Why grief is a "sneaky bitch"
Watch the replay my Substack Live conversation with grief counselor Lisa Keefauver
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What has your experience been with imposter syndrome in the workplace?
Let's round out this topic by connecting in the comments.
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The barriers making women feel like they don't belong in the workplace
Watch the replay of our Substack Live with Drs. Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski
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5 women who are the first in their male-dominated fields
These women are breaking through the system telling us there's just one "right way" to lead
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