Podcasts about mums

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Mark Simmons about Mums, sons, Ethernet cables, therapy, break-ups, crying, dreams, Zoom comedy, tampons, TikTok, Taekwondo, tour support, bad gigs, good gigs and jokes. Instagram: ⁠@jokeswithmark Get tickets for Cally's Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John believes the women who work at pedicure places have cracked the code to happiness. The season of death, Fall, is around the corner, and Mums the word . . .err, Mums are the worst. 

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In this Meaningful Money Q&A (Episode 58), Pete Matthew and Roger Weeks answer six real listener questions on the money decisions facing UK savers and investors. We cover paying off your mortgage versus investing, gifting surplus income to manage care fees and inheritance tax, and how to buy capital gains tax-free gold. We also explore consolidating pensions before retirement and how LGPS members can weigh up AVCs versus ISAs and AVCs versus APCs. Tune in for clear, practical UK personal finance, pensions and retirement planning guidance - education, not advice. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA58    02:18  Question 1 Hi team Been listening for ages and having a psychological meltdown over this. I have approx £20k in my S&S ISA and £20k left on my mortgage.  How can I justify the decision to pull the trigger and pay it off?  Note that I also have £30k approx in a cash ISA and £5k float easy access.  I also overpay the mortgage about £800-£1k per month but that's eased off the last few months, with the money diverted to an early year getaway. I'm aware there isn't a perfect result or conclusion but I'm struggling to get past how to make the decision. In context, I do have a big holiday coming up later in the year (£5k-9k expected spend), but I'm itching to pay this off and get regular investing. It might be that writing this email I'm working it out for myself but I'd be keen to hear your thoughts (not advice!) on how I can think about the situation or other angles maybe I'm not thinking about. Michael 07:33  Question 2 Hi Pete, Roger & Nick, Many thanks for your podcasts.  Listening to you has been a part of my weekly habits for several years and I feel that you have been a "gateway" which has helped me to get a better grip on my future.   Thanks a lot! My question is how much to put aside for care fees when compared with potential IHT liability.  Specifically whether to advise my mum to gift her future surplus income instead of investing in her ISA? Mum is 88, and in reasonably good health. She has £330k in a S&S ISA, £50k premium bonds and owns her property worth £600k. Mum's  monthly spending is £500, her monthly income (from pensions) is £2k.  Leaving mum with surplus income of £1.5k per month. Mum already makes gifts of £100 per month to her two grandchildren from her surplus income and uses her annual gift exemption of £3k per annum. I have LPA (F&A & H&W) for mum.   It is important to me that I treat mum and her finances with respect and stay focussed on mums needs (rather than that of me and my immediate family).  As such I have been transferring mums surplus income into her S&S ISA each quarter, so that Mum has enough money to do whatever she wants to do. I am wondering what is the point in continuing to put more money into mums ISA when she has more money than she needs already. Mum is widowed; has no desire to travel abroad; make any changes to the house; buy a new car or similar.   Mums immediate financial needs are met via her pension income.   Therefore aside from potential care home fees I wonder what is the point in continuing to boost Mums investments via the ISA. Assuming care home (nursing home) fees of £2k per week equates to £104k per annum.   It seems to me that Mum has over 3 years of fees covered before she would need to sell her house. I am an only child and executor for mums will.  Currently mum has left her estate to me in her will.   Mum says she "doesn't want her hard earned money going to the tax man".   My concern is that if Mum's S&S ISA continues to grow then her estate will be subject to IHT when she dies, unless of course the money is eaten up with care fees. With this in mind I wonder whether to advise mum that her future surplus income should be gifted rather than invested. What are your thoughts? Many thanks for your excellent work! Kind regards, The Rusholme Ruffian 14:37 Question 3 Hello Pete and Roger (no d!) Great podcast! I hope all the good karma you give out comes back to you! Quick and short question: I am aware some physical gold holdings are subject to CGT but some, such as gold sovereigns and Royal mint bullion are exempt. So are there CGT exempt gold holdings that one can buy and keep in a GIA to sell later CGT free? Many thanks and keep going! Adam 16:52 Question 4 Hi Pete, Hi Rog My son put me onto your podcast some time ago and I've been working through the back catalogue from 2019 and am currently up to 2023. I have also bought the Retirement Guide book and plan to join the Academy later this year.  Like everyone else, I wish I'd found this years ago!  But hey ho, we are where we are. I'm 57 and plan to retire next year.  My wife gave up work to look after our children and so apart from state pension all our pension funds are those I've been able to accumulate through my various jobs.  I have 4 pensions - 1 DB and 3 DC.  One of the DCs is in drawdown as I had to withdraw the tax free element a couple of years ago for reasons I won't go into (but I was careful not to trigger the MPAA).   I now work in Financial Services and you won't believe the Compliance hoops I would have to get through to change out of the default pension funds and likewise consolidation of the DC pensions - that will have to wait until I actually retire. Having listened to so many episodes, I have loads of questions but the ones spinning through my head the most are:- 1. Can I consolidate a DC in drawdown with my virgin, untouched DCs and does it matter if I wait until I retire to do so? If yes, how would that be presented to me by the provider. 2. With investments all in one person's name, is there anyway that imbalance can be addressed? For example, what options are there to make use of tax allowances which my wife may have to minimise tax. Is it possible to transfer some of my pension to my wife? - I suspect not. Do we need separate cash pots (in case of death of one of us)? 3. In the Home Straight season and in the book you list a number of questions to ask DC providers. Are there any questions I should be asking my DB provider? even if they are just the practicalities. Thanks again for the podcasts and guidance.  Say Hello to Cornwall for me - I'm sure we'll be visiting Fowey more often when do retire.  (Don't suppose you or Roger can recommend a book on the history of Cornwall?) Mark 24:30 Question 5 Hi Pete and Roger, I'm in my early 50s and only now feel like I'm reaching a stage where I have some financial breathing space, but it has also triggered panic that I may be behind and need to make the most of the next 8–10 years. For context, I was a single mother for 24 years. During much of that time I worked part-time on a relatively low salary while contributing to the LGPS. My children have now left home and over the last eight years I returned to full-time work and progressed professionally. I'm now earning just above the higher-rate tax threshold at £62,000. Over the last eight years I have aggressively focused on becoming debt free and paid my mortgage off last year. I currently: - contribute 8.5% into LGPS (part final salary part CARE) - Just opened an AVC £550 per month cost to me - Just opened a stocks and shares investment platform where I can comfortably afford upto £250 per month - save £600 per month into a cash ISA for flexibility/emergency funds - currently hold around £20k in cash isa savings I would ideally like the option to retire around 60, perhaps gradually rather than stopping work completely overnight. My question is: Given my relatively late start to focused financial planning (and lack of understanding) am I broadly approaching this in the right way, and what else should someone in my position be considering over the next decade to build a secure but flexible retirement? I'd also be interested in your thoughts on balancing AVCs versus ISAs at this stage of life, and whether people like me should focus more on flexibility or maximum pension accumulation. Thank you, I've just found your podcast and will be listening help reduce some of the fear around pensions and investments I have. Regards, Lotty 32:12  Question 6 Hi Pete and Roger I'm loving the podcast and it has really helped focus my mind and be more intentional about my finances, having not really saved or invested for the first 40 years of my life. I am a relatively low earner with a salary of £30,000, which means I can only afford to commit around £200 a month for savings and investments, but I do save anything left over at the end of the month too. I could look for a higher paid role, but my current job gives me a lot of flexibility including mostly home working and because I have worked in local government for 20 years I get very good sickness and redundancy benefits, as well as a defined benefit pension which I have been paying into from the start of my employment. This will guarantee me my final salary on retirement, although that assumes I work until 68, which is longer than I want to ideally. [ALARM!} I have built up an emergency fund of 1 month salary and will try and get that to 2 months, but with my sickness and redundancy benefits I don't feel I necessarily need the 3-6 months which is recommended by many. I also have a stocks and shares ISA which I am hoping to build up and not spend until retirement, with the plan of using it to bridge the gap before I draw on my pension. I am now considering making additional contributions to my pension and have two options available to me. One is to make Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) via the Prudential and the other is Additional Pension Contributions (APCs) through the scheme itself. With AVCs my employer will pay in with me, but they don't with APCs. With my employer paying in with me that makes me wonder if AVCs may be a better option. Alternatively, as I don't have much money to put in I may keep my pension contributions as they are and focus on my stocks and shares ISA. I know you can't tell me which route to take, but I am interested in your thoughts and perhaps there are some questions I should be putting to my pension provider to give me more clarity. Apologies for the length of the question. Many thanks, Andrew   Jacksons - https://jacksons.life  Meaningful Academy Retirement Planning: https://meaningfulacademy.com/retirementplanning  Meaningful Coaching: https://meaningfulcoaching.co.uk 

What happens to careers in the Salesforce ecosystem when AI starts changing how work gets done? In this episode of Mums on Cloud Nine, we continue our Golden Hoodie series with Keir Bowden, who received his Golden Hoodie at Dreamforce 2024 after nearly two decades of contributing to the Salesforce community. Keir began his career as a Java developer before moving into Salesforce, where answering questions on the original Force.com discussion boards led to blogging, public speaking, community leadership and writing books for fellow Salesforce professionals. From Community Contributor to Golden Hoodie Keir shares how giving back to the community became a major part of his career, from helping people online to supporting developer groups, speaking at Salesforce events and helping new speakers find the confidence to share their own experiences. We also hear how becoming self-employed has given Keir greater freedom to choose the projects, conferences and technical subjects that interest him. What Does AI Mean for Salesforce Careers? Keir offers a thoughtful perspective on the uncertainty surrounding AI and employment. He questions predictions that junior roles will disappear and asks an important question: if companies stop hiring juniors today, where will tomorrow's senior professionals come from? He also explains why governance, compliance, business analysis and human oversight continue to create opportunities for people who understand how Salesforce systems actually work. Working With Agentforce Having worked with the technology that eventually became Agentforce, Keir discusses where he sees genuine value today. From customer service and sentiment analysis to helping admins diagnose Salesforce issues, Keir sees opportunities for AI to save people time. He also explains why handing entire processes to autonomous agents can introduce new problems when organizations lose sight of how decisions are being made. Building Your Confidence in the Salesforce Community Keir finishes with practical advice for anyone considering public speaking. His message is simple: start with community groups, talk about something you know from your own experience and stop assuming everybody in the audience knows more than you. Your story and experience can help somebody else, regardless of where you currently are in your Salesforce career. Mums on Cloud Nine is your go-to destination for inspiring content that empowers women to build a life and career they love. Each week, we share expert advice, personal stories, and practical tips across a range of topics, from health and mindset to money and career growth. Check out our website at www.mumsoncloudnine.co.uk and subscribe for weekly tips to elevate your mindset. What could you share with the Salesforce community that somebody else might need to hear? What Is the Salesforce Golden Hoodie?  "The Salesforce Golden Hoodie is a special recognition and token of appreciation bestowed upon individuals who have shared their stories of doing well by doing good. These Trailblazers range from relatively new to the ecosystem to seasoned community change-makers – Source".  Check out the definitive guide to Salesforce Golden Hoodie Winners here   https://supermums.org/golden-hoodie-winners-the-definitive-guide-to-salesforces-most-inspiring-trailblazers/  About Supermums  Founded by Heather Black, a Salesforce Golden Hoodie winner, Supermums helps relaunchers and seasoned Salesforce professionals accelerate their careers in tech through expert training, career coaching and recruitment support.  Whether someone is returning to work, pivoting into a new role, or ready to step up in the Salesforce ecosystem, Supermums provides practical training, mentoring and access to job opportunities to help them build confidence, sharpen their skills and progress faster.  Alongside its career development programmes, Supermums partners with employers to connect them with talented Salesforce professionals who are ready to make an impact. Find out more here https://supermums.org/podcast-intro   About our Sponsor, Hubbl Technologies  Hubbl gives Salesforce teams the clarity they need to move faster. By connecting technical metadata with real business processes, Hubbl reveals what is happening inside your Salesforce org — from security and access risks to process gaps, tech debt, and AI readiness. The result: less guesswork, faster audits, better documentation, and smarter decisions for teams who want to build, scale, and innovate with confidence  Find out more about https://qrco.de/bgY7zw 

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On today's episode of The Mums' Group... Molly Mae is back in the headlines after revealing her three-year-old daughter, Bambi, put someone in a headlock during a visit to Pizza Express. A new social media trend is encouraging mums to run their households like corporations. Mums are being encouraged to create mission statements’ for their homes, as well as hold weekly meetings with their partner to delegate household tasks. But many believe this intense desire to optimise every waking moment, may be leading to burnout. A mum has gone viral for serving her 12 kids nachos in a paddling pool. While some loved the idea, critics were quick to label the meal unhygienic and wasteful. The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on: Follow Kate, Amy and Sophie on Instagram. Watch episodes on YouTube Join our Facebook Community Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the show! Coming up today: Does society have a weird sense of ownership over mothers? And if so, where does it stem from? What’s it connected to? And what does beauty, sex, and money have to do with it? Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review, it supports the show more than you think. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucindamckimm_ — This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We Pay The Rent and you can too here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becky Selbie is a London-based psychotherapist who specialises in motherhood and maternal mental health — and she has a gift for taking the frameworks she uses in her therapy room and translating them into language that actually lands in everyday life.In this conversation, Ashley and Becky cover a lot of ground: matrescence and why the word matters so much, the rule book that high-achieving women carry into motherhood that starts working against them the moment they get there, the mums who look like they're coping but feel like they're failing, the difference between motherhood and mothering, and why the inner critic telling you you're not good enough isn't your voice — it's the noise of a culture that has never held mothers in the regard they deserve.It's one of those conversations that leaves you seeing yourself differently.In This EpisodeHow Becky came to specialise in maternal mental health — giving birth and thinking “how has nobody prepared me for this?”Matrescence — why the word matters, where it came from, and why it took 50 years to reach mainstream languageThe moment Becky heard it for the first time and ran downstairs to tell her husbandSharing the concept with her mother — who had her first child in the 1960s and was prescribed tranquilizers for what was actually matrescenceWhy high-achieving women struggle in motherhood more than others — and the rule book that explains whyMums who look like they're coping but feel like they're failing — and what the swan metaphor gets exactly rightThe “tab open” metaphor — why you never feel fully disconnected from your children even when you're away from themNot loving every chapter — and why that has nothing to do with how much you love your kidsThe problem with parenting content on social media — theory without context, and who pays the priceWhy Becky's clinical supervisor said “well, she will” when a client was terrified of messing up her kids — and why that was the most freeing thing she'd ever heardMotherhood vs. mothering — the doing versus the being, and why we're graded on the wrong oneThe inner critic is the patriarchy — and why turning down its volume is the whole pointWhat fills Becky's bucket: creativity, building community, and the retreat she's planning for mumsQuotes From This Episode“Not loving motherhood doesn't mean that you don't love mothering. Just because you don't enjoy bits of motherhood, there is no connection to how you feel about your kids.”— Becky Selbie“The inner critic is wrong. The inner critic is the patriarchy — it's society, it's all those messages about what motherhood should look like. And it's nonsense.”— Becky Selbie“Motherhood is the doing. Mothering is the being — the relationship, the love, the knowing them inside out. But we're graded on the doing.”— Becky Selbie“Even when you're away, there's a tab open all the time in your head. It's just that as they get older, the tab gets smaller.”— Becky Selbie“Don't compare the back end of your business to the front end of somebody else's.”— Ashley BlackingtonConnect with Becky:Instagram: @_motherway_Website: motherway.co.ukConnect with Ashley:Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @mydovetail.appLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/

Dāmas arī mīl ātrumu un izaicinājumus. Kā savaldīt motociklu un spēt piedzīvot motobraukšanu dāmu versijā, interesējamies raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Par motobraukšanu "dāmu versijā" sarunājas "MC WENDI" motokluba dalībniece Dace Brakša, Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcijas pārstāve Kristīne Rostoka un motosporta trenere Sabīne Koklačova. "Klubu saietos mēs satiekamies vienādi domājoši, un tur nav nevienam par skaļu motocikls vai pa traku dedzināta riepa vai rūcināts. Tas, kas kaitina un "besī ārā" tos cilvēkus, kuri stāv ļoti tālu no motocikliem. Mēs no tās riepu svilināšanas, no tās degošās gumijas smakas uzlādējamies. Mums tas patīk. Mums ir skaļākā motocikla izpūtēja skaņas konkursi un visdažādākās lietas, ko mēs tur darām. Un tas ir forši," raidījumā bilst Dace Brakša. "Pēdējos gados mani novērojumi eksāmenos - gan motoeksāmenos, gan automašīnu - ir tādi, ka tolerance Latvijas autobraucēju vidū viennozīmīgi ir uzlabojusies un sadarbības spējas savstarpējās ir diezgan augstā līmenī, neskatoties uz šiem sliktajiem rādītājiem negadījumu statistikā," bilst Kristīne Rostoka.  Viņa arī iesaka izvēlēties košus elementus ekipējumā, lai motobraucēji būtu labāk pamanāmi. "Es ieteiktu izvēlēties košus elementus, spilgtas krāsas elementus savā ekipējumā," mudina Kristīne Rostoka. "Pētījumi pierāda, ka autovadītāji motociklus neredz, neierauga. Jāsaprot, ka motociklists ir mazs, un autovadītājs ir pieradis meklēt spoguļos līdzīga izmēra objektus, tātad automašīnas. Un tad, kad tas mazais motociklists tuvojas, tad ir svarīgi, lai viņš būtu pamanāms. Un kā mēs to varam nodrošināt? Ar kādu spilgtu elementu ekipējumā." 'Tās bailes nemainīsies, nepazudīs. Es ļoti spilgti atceros sevi, kad es biju tikko nokārtojis tiesības. Man ir motocikls, man ir jābrauc uz ielas vienai pašai pa vienu no aktīvākajām ielām Rīgā, man trīc kāja. Man jāpārslēdz ātrums, man trīc kājas, rokas, man jābrauc ārā. Tāds ir visiem sākums, bet tas ir jāpārvar," vērtē Sabīne Koklačova. "Tā ir braukšanas vaina, jo vairāk brauksi, jo vairāk pieradīsi pie satiksmes, it sevišķi Rīgā. Rīgas braucējiem tas ir izaicinājums sākumā. Tik daudz situāciju bīstamu kā Rīgā, izbraukājot visu Eiropu, man joprojām nekur citur nav bijis. Visu laiku ir jādomā līdzi. Bet bailēm ir jābūt un tas ir labi. Jābūt bišķiņ pietātei pret motocikliem."

What happens when an accidental step into marketing automation becomes a career, a global community and a Salesforce Golden Hoodie?  In this episode of the Mums on Cloud Nine podcast, I'm joined by Ben LaMothe, a Salesforce Marketing Cloud specialist, community leader and Golden Hoodie recipient.  Ben shares how his career developed from social media marketing and SEO into Pardot, now known as Marketing Cloud Account Engagement. He also explains why leaving the platform for several years helped him recognize the opportunity he had been missing.   Building Community During COVID  Ben's Golden Hoodie story began when he launched a Pardot community group in Tampa Bay, Florida. His first in-person meeting was scheduled for the same week COVID restrictions began, forcing him to cancel and move the group online.  The virtual format soon attracted people from across the United States and other parts of the world. Ben noticed that many other community leaders shared his enthusiasm but lacked support with finding speakers, promoting meetings and creating useful sessions.  He began bringing Marketing Cloud and Account Engagement group leaders together across several time zones. Community leaders from India, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas were able to share advice, resources and experiences.  The work required considerable time alongside Ben's full-time role and personal commitments. His efforts caught the attention of Gilda Hilaire at Salesforce, who nominated him for a Golden Hoodie.  Ben received the award during the Marketing Cloud keynote at Dreamforce in 2021.  Finding a Career That Felt Right   Ben originally built his career around social media marketing while studying at City University in London. As businesses began investing in marketing automation, he was asked to compare platforms including Pardot, HubSpot, Marketo and Eloqua.  His employer selected Pardot, and Ben taught himself how to use it. At that stage, he saw the platform as one part of his job and later moved away from marketing automation.   A few years later, Ben began seeing growing demand for Pardot and Salesforce skills. He also found himself drawn back to email marketing and realized how much he enjoyed understanding customer journeys, lead nurturing and campaign performance.   That realization gave him a clear direction. Ben returned to Pardot, moved into consulting and built a career combining marketing strategy with technical platform knowledge.  Learning Through Failure   Ben speaks honestly about studying for the Salesforce Administrator certification and failing the exam three times.   His experience showed him that daily exposure to one part of Salesforce did not automatically provide a full understanding of the wider platform. His marketing work focused mainly on campaigns, leads and contacts, while the administrator exam covered a much broader range of features.  Ben listened to training materials during his commute, studied the platform and continued taking the exam until he passed. He later faced similar challenges with the Sales Cloud Consultant certification.  His advice is simple. Anyone specializing in Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, Financial Services Cloud or another Salesforce product will benefit from understanding the core CRM platform.  Why AI Cannot Repair Poor Data   Ben also offers an honest assessment of AI adoption across mid-sized B2B companies.   Many organizations want to introduce Agentforce and other AI tools while their Salesforce records contain missing fields, duplicate contacts, incomplete opportunities and inconsistent sales processes.   Ben explains that AI depends on trustworthy information. When sales representatives create opportunities only when deals are about to close, or create contacts without converting the original leads, the organization loses the history needed for forecasting and machine learning.  AI can amplify whatever information it receives. Poor-quality records can therefore produce unreliable recommendations, forecasts and customer segments.  Ben sees practical opportunities in areas such as drafting email copy, creating landing page content and building Data Cloud segments. These smaller applications can reduce production time while organizations improve the data and processes required for broader AI programs.  Building a Flexible Freelance Career  After several years working with Salesforce partners, Ben moved into full-time freelance consulting in late 2025.  He now supports clients with Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud Next, HubSpot and wider marketing operations. His work combines implementation, campaign planning, lead management and strategic advice.  Ben has found demand among businesses that need experienced support but cannot commit to a large consultancy contract. Flexible freelance arrangements give these companies access to specialist knowledge for a set number of hours each month.  This episode offers an honest account of finding your specialization, learning from failure, supporting your professional community and preparing business data before investing heavily in AI. 

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On today’s episode of The Mums’ Group… Micro influencer Montana Older has been accused of mum shaming, after sharing a TikTok declaring she’d never spend a night away from her children, unless she was giving birth. Why more and more women are using AI to help battle the mental load…. AND our Ooshies obsession. The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on: Follow Kate, Amy and Sophie on Instagram. Watch episodes on YouTube Join our Facebook Community Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode was recorded live during the Ball Seed Customer Days event in West Chicago, Illinois. Technical specialists Nathan Jahnke and Nick Flax shared best practices and tips for avoiding common pitfalls with key Fall crops—Mums, Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Celosia, Cabbage, Kale, Pansy and Viola. Nathan and Nick concisely broke down some of the Fall crop problems they hear about most from growers, including: Garden Mums—rootzone and canopy diseases, mineral nutrition deficiencies and crown budding. Echinacea & Rudbeckia—Aster Yellows, foliage purpling and creating the right plan for each species. Celosia—minimizing stress, EC recommendations, avoiding phyto and knowing what varieties to pinch and which ones not to pinch. Cabbage & Kale—managing height, knowing vigor by variety, dealing with caterpillars/worms and managing color/color development. Pansy & Viola—Berkeleyomyces (Thielaviopsis), substrate pH management, nutrition, minimizing DIF and how to best use PGRs. Ball Seed Technical Services: https://www.ballseed.com/Services/TechnicalServices

Adrian Smith from Baby Come Tack and Clair Harris, founder of Tassie Mums, join Kaz and Tubes to preview this weekend's Yacht Rock Party fundraiser, raising money to support vulnerable children across Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mežs, orkestris, Sarkaņkolns, latgaliskais, humors, pasuokumi, škola, bārni, pedagogeja – ir cylvāki, kurus navar raksturot vīnā voi pat vairuokūs vuordūs. Arņs Krancāns ir muzikis, pedagogs, pasuokumu vadeituojs, kulturys cylvāks i latgaliskū tradiceju kūpiejs, par jū var saceit cylvāks-orkestris. Pamatdorbā Arņs ir „Latvijas Finiera fonda ilgtspējīgais attīstībai” vaļdis lūceklis i „Latvijas Finiera” komercsabīdreibys „Verems” ražuošonys efektivitatis specialists, taipat jis ir profesionaluo pyušamūs instrumentu orkestra „Rēzekne” daleibnīks, muzykys školys orkestra muzikis i koncertmeistars.  Dorbojūtīs tik dažaiduos jūmuos, Arņs stuosta, kai vīnā cylvākā sadzeivoj rodūšums, precizitate, pacīteiba i latgalīša sirds: „Dzeivoju Latgolā, struodoju Latgolā, es asu dareituojs daudzuos nūzarēs. Tys maņ paleidz nadzeivuot koč kaidā vīnā burbulī, redzēt biški leluoku biļdeiti.” „Ite ir taids mīrs, maņ ruodīs, i tū mes nanūviertejam, ka Latgola ir taida mīra ūsta,” sprīž Arņs, tok dzeivot laukūs ir gona izaicynūši, tys prosa daudz vairuok planavuošonys. Par pīmāru, reikojūt pasuokumus Rēzeknis nūvoda Sarkaņkolnā, Arņam juodūmoj, kai cylvāki tiks iz tīni, sabīdryskais transports tī naīt. Deļ tam dzeive laukūs tys ir „ekskluzivs dzeivisveids. Ir daudz vairuok juodūmoj, nikai piļsietnīkam voi pīpiļsātys īdzeivuotuojam. Tei ir tikai iluzeja, ka laukūs dzeivuot ir lātai. Tys ir rikteigs luksuss.”  Geopolitiskuo i drūšeibys situaceja Latgolā ir kasdīnys fona sajiutuos, tok Arņs nagaida kaidus rysynuojumus nu molys, ji vaira pasauļaun iz sevi, „latgalīši ir optimisti, mes jau niu dzeivojam ar skorbuokim spēlis nūsacejumim nikai Pīreigā voi Reigā, deļ tam es ceru, ka byus labi.” Runojūt par latgaliskū ideņtitati, pīdareibys sajiutu i latgalīšu volūdu, Arņs izsver – „volūda kai taida dzeivuos, cikom byus cylvāki”, bet latgalīšu mentalitate ir atpazeistama ari uorpus regiona rūbežu, „tys ir cīši pamonoms koč kaidā dūmuošonys stylā. Latgalīts ir vīnkuoršs, speiteigs, struodeigs.” Arņs skaita, ka myusdīnu tehnologeju laikā vysusvareiguokais ir saglobuot ciļvieceibu, „juosabolsta iz cylvākim. Mums pagaist ciļviecyskums caur tehnologejom, taipat kai sapuļcis vysod kluotīnē byus foršuokys, nakai caur ekranu, vajadzeigs sajust cylvāka energeju.”    

Would love your feedback send us a Text MessageAudra Phelps, helps ex-Mormon moms stop passing down the patterns they're trying to escape. Through Audra's RECLAIMED program, she uses NLP and neuroscience-based coaching to help women break the guilt, people-pleasing, and fear-based mothering that the church wired into them. Audra spent 15 years coaching and 13 of those living internationally, working with women across wildly different cultures and contexts.Audra founded Mama Audra to help moms unravel the web of old beliefs after leaving the LDS church to discover their own identity as a woman and mom. With over 15 years of experience in international education and coaching, she discovered her passion in supporting moms grappling with grief, mom guilt, and identity loss after a faith crisis. email:info@mamaaudra.comhttp://mamaaudra.com/Show jingle To play after show jingle Paula Mary is a Shamanic Practitioner and Energy Healer. Psychic Medium and Meditation Teacher too.  Paula Mary specializes in Psychic Surgery know as Trance Healing. Her work involves a diagnostic journey first on a client, Paula goes into trance during her Shamanic Practice.  Shamanic Practice includes, Soul Retrieval, Power Retrieval, Fluid and Solid energy Extract ( energy attachments) Ancestral Healing, Past life Healing, Curse Removal, House Clearing.  Workshops in Journey into the lower and middle and upper world. For more information please email Paula Mary on Thepsychicclinic@aol.com Paula also is a Psychic Medium Thepsychicclinic.comthepsychicclinic@aol.comSpiritual Surgery is a Development ShowFollow The Spiritual Surgery Podcast on:Facebook The Spiritual Surgery Podcast Twitter: Spiritual Surgery ShowInstagram: the_spiritual_surgery_podcastThepsychicclinic.com Email:SpiritualSurgery@thepsychicclinic.com or Thepsychicclinic@aol.comfollow Paula Mary, The Psychic Clinic on Facebook Please if you like the show please review as this helps the Podcast Charts Thank you in advance 

What if the next step in your career came from simply showing up, helping someone else and being willing to say yes? In this episode of the Mums on Cloud Nine podcast, I'm joined by Salesforce Golden Hoodie recipient Karmel James, whose career took her from studying chemistry to becoming a self-taught Salesforce professional, consultant and passionate member of the Salesforce community. From Chemistry to Salesforce Karmel never planned a career in Salesforce. After graduating with a chemistry degree, she joined a nonprofit and found herself helping with a Salesforce implementation when her manager left the organization. With the consultants gone and a platform she barely knew suddenly becoming her responsibility, Karmel turned to Trailhead and her scientific background. She knew how to research a problem, test possible solutions and keep learning until things made sense. Salesforce soon became something she wanted to pursue as a career. Why Showing Up Can Change Your Career Karmel began attending Salesforce Saturdays, user groups, developer meetups and community events, including sessions where she initially felt outside her comfort zone. Those rooms created opportunities she could never have planned. During one Salesforce Saturday, Karmel helped another attendee work through a business problem on a whiteboard. Someone from a consulting company happened to be watching and later asked whether she had considered becoming a consultant. Three interviews later, Karmel had a new job. Her experience offers a useful lesson for anyone building or relaunching a career. People get to see how you think, communicate and help others when you participate in communities. Sometimes your next opportunity starts before you even know somebody is watching. Creating Spaces Where People Feel They Belong Karmel also shares the story behind receiving her Salesforce Golden Hoodie in Washington, DC, in December 2022. At community events, she made a habit of spotting people sitting alone or looking uncomfortable. She would introduce herself, invite them to sit beside her and help them feel part of the group. Her philosophy is wonderfully simple: if somebody has made the effort to enter the room, they deserve to feel they belong there. That approach eventually caught the attention of Salesforce's Gilda Hilaire, who saw how consistently Karmel supported people across the community. Karmel was eventually invited to speak at World Tour DC, unaware that Salesforce had another surprise waiting for her. After telling her story on stage, she was called back up and presented with a Golden Hoodie. Becoming a "General Surgeon" of Salesforce Rather than defining herself through one industry, Karmel describes herself as a "general surgeon of Salesforce." Her career has taken her through nonprofits, SaaS, associations, private equity, healthcare and financial services. Her confidence comes from understanding the Salesforce platform and developing strong business analysis skills, then learning the business behind each new role. For women worried that they lack experience in a particular sector, her story shows why transferable skills, curiosity and the ability to understand business problems can open unexpected doors. Why Mums Already Have Transferable Skills Towards the end of our conversation, Karmel makes a powerful observation about mums returning to work. She sees mums as CEOs of their families. Managing budgets, solving problems, negotiating with children, organizing competing priorities and making decisions are genuine transferable skills. Karmel argues that women returning to work should recognize the experience they already possess rather than discounting it because it happened outside a traditional workplace. We also discuss AI, why Karmel prefers to understand how something works before relying on technology to provide an answer, and why human judgment remains important as AI becomes part of everyday work. Mums on Cloud Nine is your go-to destination for inspiring content that empowers women to build a life and career they love. Each week, we share expert advice, personal stories, and practical tips across a range of topics, from health and mindset to money and career growth. Check out our website at www.mumsoncloudnine.co.uk and subscribe for weekly tips to elevate your mindset. What skills from your own life could become the starting point for your next career opportunity? Share your thoughts with us.

Mums discuss the trade-offs and rewards of both choices, and why there is no “right” way to be a mother. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. This final episode explores one of the biggest questions mothers face: Stay home with my children, or continue working? From the emotional cost of missing moments with their children to the financial realities of stepping away from paid employment, working mums often find themselves weighing impossible trade-offs, even though there is no “right” way to raise a family. Host Vanessa Chelvan speaks with Kristen Kiong, a speech therapist and mother of three who left the workforce to care for her children full-time; and Yong Qiao Qing, a marketing manager and mother of two who returned to work after being a stay-at-home mum. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding stay-at-home mothers, the hidden value of unpaid caregiving, and why becoming a mother can make women stronger and more productive at work. Highlights (click/tap above): 8:13 My job comes at the expense of my kids - and vice versa 10:05 Dealing with guilt and the common misconceptions 12:40 From earning your own money to asking your husband 16:30 The value of stay-at-home mums is not monetary 20:40 Dealing with overstimulation as a mum 25:40 We are the first generation of mothers to apologise to our kids 27:22 Stay-at-home mums sometimes feel ‘collectively lonely’ 30:50 The motherhood penalty 34:06 On why mothers are extra productive workers 36:30 Advice for those considering the switch Host: Vanessa Chelvan (vpchelvan@sph.com.sg) Read Vanessa's articles: https://str.sg/gr5Z Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jHdJ Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Elizabeth Law — Follow The Mother Load limited series every Friday (July 3-31): Channel: https://str.sg/oMofY Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/8Kbv Spotify: https://str.sg/DELD YouTube: https://str.sg/HnaV Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg — Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX #themotherloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of The Mums' Group... Influencer Tully Smyth has opened up about the underlying sense of shame she felt for having an elective Caesarean. Initially, when the former Big Brother housemate gave birth to her first child, Elke, at the end of June, she said she wouldn’t be sharing her birth story. However, a few weeks later, she generously opened up about her birth in a Substack article called ‘The C-Section Complex’. Plus, LeBron James has been labelled 'disrespectful' after claiming he couldn’t date a stay at home mum. In a now resurfaced podcast clip, the basketballer said he could not come home and see his wife just chilling on the couch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Bayside Christian Church! Pastor Mary-Lyn shares on Mothers Day to honour all of the Mums and celebrate together. Feel free to reach out to us here: http://bit.ly/2y2pmIz If you have any queries or want to know more, please email info@baysidechristianchurch.com.au Or visit us at www.baysidechristianchurch.com.au

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Looking for honest advice on getting your fitness back after having a baby? On this week's Friday Q&A, hosts Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton are joined by pre and postnatal fitness expert, author, and founder of StrongLikeMum, Shakira Akabusi.In this episode, Shakira answers listener questions on safe postnatal exercises, working the pelvic floor correctly and effectively and how to keep motivated without burnout and having the right mindset.Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production.Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, let's talk about two of the most common and costly disease issues we encounter in garden mum production: Pythium and Fusarium. Both can cause stunting, chlorosis, wilting and lead to major crop losses, but they are not the same organism. Knowing which one you're dealing with makes a big difference—particularly when selecting proper tools to prevent disease and respond to symptoms when they appear. If there's one takeaway from today's tech tip, it's this: rootzone disease outbreaks in mums don't begin when symptoms appear—they begin days or weeks prior when plants become stressed or protection lapses. Whether you're dealing with Pythium or Fusarium, the growers who consistently prevail against these pathogens are the ones who focus on sanitation, prevention, root health and stress management.   This episode is sponsored by Prospiant—leaders in greenhouse design, manufacture and build. Learn more and connect with the expert team at prospiant.com.   Subscribe to the weekly Tech On Demand e-newsletter: https://www.growertalks.com/Newsletters/Signup/?newsletter=techondemand 

Mums of parliament have united against Stuart Nash, the New Zealand First candidate who was forced to resign. The former Labour Cabinet minister labelled his rival Napier candidate lazy after taking time away from Parliament to look after her newborn. MPs who've had babies while representing their electorates say they're anything but. Political reporter Lauren Crimp has more.

What happens when curiosity, community and a willingness to keep learning turn a career in technology into a Golden Hoodie story?  In this episode of the Mums on Cloud Nine podcast, I'm joined by John Lay, who became the second person to receive a Salesforce Golden Hoodie when he was recognized at Dreamforce in 2017.  John's story starts long before Salesforce. Growing up on a small farm in Tennessee, he originally planned to become a veterinarian before discovering an unexpected interest in data processing and computer science. That discovery led to a career centered around databases, customer data, and solving complex business problems through technology.   John shares how his Salesforce journey began while working at Camping World and Good Sam, where he faced the challenge of bringing together customer data spread across 14 operational systems. Starting with just 50 Service Cloud licenses, John helped prove what Salesforce could achieve before expanding into Sales Cloud and building a much broader CRM environment.   Much of what John needed to know, he had to learn quickly. He talks about attending Dreamforce, speaking to other Salesforce professionals wherever he could, and becoming an active member of the Trailblazer community. By learning from others and sharing his own experiences in return, John became part of the community that would eventually recognize his contribution with a Golden Hoodie.   We also hear how a chance conversation on a flight helped shape the next chapter of his career. After retiring from Camping World, John realized he wasn't ready to stop working and joined Alternative Solutions, where he now leads its CRM practice and works as a CRM architect across Salesforce and other platforms.  Our conversation also turns to AI and what it means for admins, consultants and technology professionals today. John shares a simple analogy for working with AI: treat it like a talented junior colleague. Give it good information, clear direction and appropriate guardrails, then remain responsible for checking the output.  John also shares how he uses tools including ChatGPT, Otter.ai and Salesforce Agentforce Vibe in his own work, including an interesting approach where he uses ChatGPT to develop and refine prompts before taking them into Salesforce tools that have access to the relevant metadata.  John's career is a great example of where curiosity and continuous learning can take you. From discovering data processing almost by accident to tackling complex CRM challenges, receiving a Golden Hoodie and now experimenting with the latest AI development tools, he has continued to learn throughout every stage of his career.  What could you achieve in your own career by staying curious, asking questions and continuing to learn? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with us.  About Supermums  Founded by Heather Black, a Salesforce Golden Hoodie winner, Supermums helps relaunchers and seasoned Salesforce professionals accelerate their careers in tech through expert training, career coaching and recruitment support.  Whether someone is returning to work, pivoting into a new role, or ready to step up in the Salesforce ecosystem, Supermums provides practical training, mentoring and access to job opportunities to help them build confidence, sharpen their skills and progress faster.  Alongside its career development programmes, Supermums partners with employers to connect them with talented Salesforce professionals who are ready to make an impact. Find out more here https://supermums.org/podcast-intro   About our Sponsor, Hubbl Technologies  Hubbl gives Salesforce teams the clarity they need to move faster. By connecting technical metadata with real business processes, Hubbl reveals what is happening inside your Salesforce org — from security and access risks to process gaps, tech debt, and AI readiness. The result: less guesswork, faster audits, better documentation, and smarter decisions for teams who want to build, scale, and innovate with confidence  Find out more about https://qrco.de/bgY7zw 

On today's episode of The Mums' Group... Australian Fashion brand DISSH has sparked debate online, after it announced it was expanding its paid parental leave program. Under the new policy, parents of children under 12 will be given an additional two weeks of paid leave annually. Despite DIISH’s new policy putting them ahead of most retailers, critics say it’s unfair to child-free workers. UK lifestyle influencer, Elle Swift has a reminder for postpartum mums in the thick of it. The mum of three told her 640k followers to remember you are just a girl… and a hot one at that. A video of Jack Viney being interrupted by his young daughter mid press conference has gone viral. And Kate and Sophie's surprising reaction to Millie Bobby Brown's view of parenting. The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on: Follow Kate, Amy and Sophie on Instagram. Watch episodes on YouTube Join our Facebook Community Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up the World Cup chaos with a look at Robbie Williams going viral for a bizarre moment during his live TV appearance, where a small white object dropped from his mouth onto his microphone.. Back on home soil, political interviews took a bizarre turn on 7.30 when Barnaby Joyce randomly interrupted a serious TV grill from Sarah Ferguson to shriek "Sit down!" at his misbehaving dog off-camera. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you're limping to the end of term feeling overwhelmed, emotional, exhausted and like there is absolutely no white space left in your life, this one is for you. In this honest, chatty catch-up, I'm talking about end of term chaos, Year 6 leavers emotions, why finishing primary school has hit me so much harder than I expected, and how I'm using planning and white space to get through a very full season of mum life. This is not a polished “how to have your life together” video. It's a real-life, anti-edit mum chat for anyone who feels like they're carrying a lot right now. If end of term has completely taken you out, you are absolutely not the only one.

What happens when sharing the parts of your career that feel hardest to talk about helps create a community where others finally feel understood?  In this episode of our Golden Hoodie Winners series, we speak with Katie Villanueva, a Salesforce Administrator, community leader, mental health advocate, and 2023 Salesforce Golden Hoodie recipient. Katie shares how speaking openly about living with bipolar disorder and her experiences as a Salesforce professional led her to create a virtual community where people could talk openly about mental health, mental illness, work, and the pressures that often follow us throughout our careers.  Her willingness to start those conversations brought people together across the Salesforce ecosystem and led to her receiving a Golden Hoodie on the Dreamforce Admin Keynote stage.  Creating The Community She Wanted To See  Katie discovered the Trailblazer Community after starting her Salesforce career during the pandemic. She wanted to contribute and speak at community events, but lacked confidence in delivering technical presentations. Instead, she began sharing her personal experiences of bipolar disorder, mental health, and how the Salesforce community had helped her become a better professional.  The response showed that many people were looking for a place to have similar conversations. Katie took that community to Salesforce and asked to create a virtual user group dedicated to mental health and mental illness. The group now brings people together each month to share resources, have meaningful conversations, and build relationships with others who understand the pressures of working in technology while managing the rest of their lives.  From Call Center Employee To Salesforce Administrator  Katie's route into Salesforce was far from straightforward. She originally studied farming before graduating in communications and mass communications during the Great Recession. After struggling to find work, she moved through roles in mortgage refinancing, energy data analysis, and eventually a call center where she first encountered Salesforce.  Her next employer had a very different Salesforce setup. The company had no dedicated administrator, and Katie quickly recognized opportunities to improve how the platform was being managed. She wasn't enjoying sales, so she asked if she could become the Salesforce Administrator instead. That decision changed the direction of her career.  Katie learned on Trailhead and applied those lessons directly in a live Salesforce environment. The experience gave her the confidence and practical skills to continue building her career.  Why You Never Stop Being An Admin  One of Katie's biggest career realizations came from understanding that becoming an architect, developer, or taking another role doesn't mean leaving your Salesforce Admin skills behind.  As she puts it, "Admin's where we begin, but it never ends."  Those core skills continue to influence how professionals solve problems, understand business processes, manage technology, and support users throughout their careers.  Katie also shares what she is learning from working on a Salesforce team after spending much of her career managing environments independently, including the value of mentorship and learning from people in roles she previously held without knowing their official job titles.  Speaking Up For Underrepresented Communities  Our conversation also turns to representation within the Salesforce ecosystem. Katie discusses her work supporting Latino and Hispanic professionals in the United States and her desire to help people build stronger professional connections.  She explains why creating opportunities for people to meet, share experiences, and see others like them progress in technology can have a lasting impact on confidence and career development.  For Katie, community leadership means creating spaces where other voices can be heard and helping people find connections that may open doors throughout their careers.  Admitting You Have AI Imposter Syndrome  Despite receiving a Golden Hoodie and becoming a recognized Salesforce community leader, Katie openly admits she experiences imposter syndrome when it comes to AI and Agentforce.  She shares the pressure that can come with external recognition, especially when people assume that wearing a Golden Hoodie means knowing everything about Salesforce.  Katie's message is reassuring for anyone struggling to keep up with the pace of AI development.  Everyone is at a different stage of their learning journey.  She explains why Salesforce professionals don't need to abandon the skills they already have and how she stays informed about Agentforce. At the same time, her employer hasn't adopted it. Still, professionals can prepare themselves by following community conversations, attending workshops, completing Trailhead learning, and experimenting with the tools available to them.  Learning AI Without Trying To Learn Everything  Katie shares her practical approach to learning AI, beginning with Prompt Builder and understanding how better prompts can improve the results people receive from AI systems.  We discuss how she uses ChatGPT to understand Salesforce Flows, solve problems, support her work, and even help with everyday tasks outside her career. She also explains why professionals should treat AI as a starting point rather than accepting every answer it provides.  The conversation turns to the growing importance of testing AI systems, understanding the role of human oversight, and preparing for AI adoption by strengthening existing Salesforce skills.  Katie's advice is simple and reassuring: stay informed, experiment where you can, and focus your learning on the areas that matter to your career and the problems you're trying to solve.  About Mums On Cloud Nine  Mums on Cloud Nine is your go-to destination for inspiring content that empowers women to build a life and career they love.  Each week, we share expert advice, personal stories, and practical tips across a range of topics, from health and mindset to money and career growth.  Check out our website at www.mumsoncloudnine.co.uk and subscribe for weekly tips to elevate your mindset.  About Supermums  Founded by Heather Black, a Salesforce Golden Hoodie winner, Supermums helps relaunchers and seasoned Salesforce professionals accelerate their careers in tech through expert training, career coaching and recruitment support.  Whether someone is returning to work, pivoting into a new role, or ready to step up in the Salesforce ecosystem, Supermums provides practical training, mentoring and access to job opportunities to help them build confidence, sharpen their skills and progress faster.  Alongside its career development programmes, Supermums partners with employers to connect them with talented Salesforce professionals who are ready to make an impact. 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Today on The Mums' Group... Jade Tunchy has shocked her followers by announcing she's pregnant with her third child. The OG influencer is set to have three under 2.5 when she gives birth in January. Jade joins a string of other Aussie influencers announcing they're expecting their third child. The phenomenon has got us pondering whether having three children is now suddenly chic or are people falling trap to TikTok's 'Three Child Theory'? The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on: Follow Kate, Amy and Sophie on Instagram. Watch episodes on YouTube Join our Facebook Community Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where are my single mums at?? Here's an ep for you legends... for the ones who somewhere along the way started believing that you're supposed to do it all on your own. Raise kids, build careers, do life... cope. Well... Jenna Wilson has a very different take. After becoming a single mum, she didn't just accept that loneliness was part of the deal. She invited another single mum to move in. What started as sharing a house ended up becoming something that looked a lot like family. That experience sparked an even bigger idea, Lioness Den, a community where single mums can support each other, save for their own homes and create the village so many of us keep wishing existed. We also got into the hidden reality of homelessness, why so many women stay in relationships they desperately want to leave, the power of asking for help, ADHD, building purpose from pain and why community might be one of the most underrated ingredients for a good life. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au JENNA WILSON Website: lionessden.com.au/ TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: tiffcook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six years ago, aged just 15, Sneha Revanur founded the AI advocacy nonprofit Encode AI — back when AI felt like a niche issue. Now the world's caught up with her, and she's ready to share everything she's learned about the politics of AI.Encode has grown from a grassroots youth organisation to spearheading an unlikely coalition of AI-exposed groups — family-first conservatives, grieving mothers, Hollywood actors, and AI safety researchers — with the strength to take on $125m-funded anti-regulation lobbyists.So far, Encode's strategy of taking many experimental swings has netted major victories (including California's frontier AI safety bill, SB-53, and New York's RAISE Act) as well as some disappointing setbacks.Going up against Big Tech hasn't been easy. In 2025, OpenAI subpoenaed Encode's general counsel at his home, with a sheriff's deputy arriving while he was having dinner with his wife. The fallout went viral, resulting in more attention than Encode had ever experienced — and Sneha was forced to decide how hard to push back against a company she'd need to negotiate with for years to come.In today's conversation, Zershaaneh Qureshi interrogates some of Encode's strategic moves. The pair discuss all the above, plus:How the AI industry's crypto-inspired anti-regulation strategy is not “AGI-pilled”Why AI advocacy doesn't have to be held back by the slow pace of policyHow mutual trust can hold together the unlikeliest of political alliesAdvice for aspiring AI advocates — including how to balance political persuasion with rigorous reasoning Due to technical issues, this episode was recorded across two days (May 26 and 28, 2026) and spliced together.Links to learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.info/SRChapters:Cold open (00:00:00)   Who's Sneha Revanur? (00:00:32)   Sneha's awakening to AI's deeper risks (00:01:16)   “If you do everything, you will win” (00:04:04)   Influencing politics from the outside (00:06:39)   The challenge of grassroots (00:11:16)   Mums, musicians, and conservatives vs Big Tech (00:14:21)   How vetoed bills can still provide wins (00:19:31)   OpenAI's subpoena, served at dinner (00:27:33)   How AI money plays in politics (00:37:19)   Easy wins vs high-upside bets (00:43:25)   Advice for aspiring AI advocates (00:48:03)   Our production team includes:Video editors: Josh Alward, Dominic Armstrong, Jasper Luithlen, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, Simon Monsour, and Andrés EscobarProducer: Nick Stockton and Elizabeth CoxCoordination and support: Katy Moore and Lou MoranMusic: CORBIT

We explore the cost of carrying it all - and how to lighten the load. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. For many mothers, every day is a balancing act: work emails, school messages, and trying to be fully present with their children while an endless mental checklist runs in the background. In this episode, we unpack the feeling of never being enough at work or at home, the invisible mental load of being the “default parent”, and why some things in life are rubber balls that bounce back when they are dropped. We also talk about burnout, sharing the load with your partner, and how becoming a mother reshapes what ambition and success looks like. Host Vanessa Chelvan is joined by Jacinth Liew, parenting coach and founder of Our Little Play Nest. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:40 “It seems like I have it all, but I don’t” 7:25 Guilt is the only constant 10:45 What gets sacrificed when the juggle gets too much? 12:50 Juggling rubber balls and glass balls 14:55 Should working mums feel they have to do everything? 16:30 Being the “default parent” 18:25 The art of delegation and equal partnerships 25:42 Dads can take career detours too 31:25 Reframing personal ambitions as a working mum 33:35 Their ‘worth it’ moments: Jacinth and Vanessa share Host: Vanessa Chelvan (vpchelvan@sph.com.sg) Read Vanessa's articles: https://str.sg/gr5Z Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jHdJ Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Elizabeth Law — Follow The Mother Load limited series every Friday (July 3-31): Channel: https://str.sg/oMofY Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/8Kbv Spotify: https://str.sg/DELD Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg — Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Watch The Mother Load on Youtube: https://str.sg/HnaV --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX #themotherloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australian influencers have been trolled online for revealing their son’s favourite colours are pink and purple. The influential mums hit back, saying the shaming of little boys for liking pink and purple could very well be the beginning of raising a misogynist. US actor Jenny Mollen has come under fire for posting a series of photos on social media of her embracing her 12-year-old son, whilst lying in bed. The incident has sparked debate about boy mums and when to let go. The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on: Follow Kate, Amy and Sophie on Instagram. Watch episodes on YouTube Join our Facebook Community Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments.I'm not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I'm away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes.We've spoken before about the horrifying experience of being in limbo when the medical industry cannot give you a diagnosis.Well imagine what it's like when that happens to your new born baby.In this weeks episode I'm speaking with my close friend and incredible force of nature Jess Galvin.After having her first child, Jess and her husband were delighted when their daughter Lucy was born, apparently happy and healthy.However things quickly changed when small symptoms appeared to indicate there could be other complications.However as the medical establishment repeatedly dismissed her concerns, Jess had to push further and further before anyone would even acknowledge that something was wrong with her baby. But even when they did eventually admit their was a basis to her concerns, that was just the beginning of her family's incredibly long and difficult journeyIn today's episode Jess shares:- The first signs she noticed there might be complications with her daughter's health- The incredibly long journey they have been on to treat her illnesses- How this challenge has impacted her family- The lesson she learnt about using alcohol to helpKey Quotes“She said, the good news is it's not brain cancer.”“She said, she has veins on the left hand sign of her brain in excess.”“Trust your gut…you just gotta keep pushing and pushing. Mums really do know.”You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.auOr you can follow them on Instagram:@Altitudefitnessarmidale@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Dr Punam Krishan - GP, author, BBC TV regular and one of the most passionate advocates for maternal health in the UK. Punam's new book, The Motherload, explores the hidden, long-term health costs of pregnancy and birth that the medical system consistently fails to address, and makes the case that mums deserve far better than the care we're currently getting.Punam recorded this episode on her 43rd birthday, just months after finishing treatment for breast cancer. She talks with me about what a diagnosis like that actually does to you and what it means to come out the other side with a completely different relationship with your own body.We also chat about:The maternal health gap - why women's health has been under-researched for decades, and why mothers are the most overlooked group within an already overlooked systemWhy birth trauma doesn't end when you leave the hospital - and how symptoms your body has been carrying for 20 or 30 years can suddenly surface in perimenopauseWhat proper postnatal care should actually look like - and why a six-minute GP appointment that focuses mostly on the baby isn't itThe motherhood health penalty: how we've normalised suffering as just part of the job, and what that costs us long-termWhy your kids need to see you rest, and how to explain it to them in a way that actually landsWhat she said to herself carrying her suitcase up the steps at a train station that will make you stop and thinkFollow Punam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpunamkrishan/?hl=enBuy The Motherload: https://amzn.to/4vugliSIf you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don't miss future episodes. Thank you!Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Threads: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now.Music: Epidemic Sound Artwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Mums' Group.. Molly Mae's dress choice has sparked a toxic debate online about her postpartum body. The internet went into meltdown when the popular UK influencer wore a tight, white dress to watch her baby daddy's boxing match, just two weeks postpartum. We get to the bottom of the strategy behind Molly's uncharacteristic move and dissect our complicated thoughts on it. We also tackle a serious question: when do you stop being considered postpartum? Plus, how we're trying to prioritise ourselves again. The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on: Watch episodes on YouTube Join our Facebook Community Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow Kate, Amy and Sophie on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the exhaustion and lost sense of self in early motherhood aren't signs you're failing but signs you're being remade? Kate Mason welcomes Benita Bensch, author, certified Motherhood Studies Practitioner, clarity coach, farmer, and mum of four boys, for a warm, honest conversation about matrescence, the profound identity shift of becoming a mother. Benita shares her own journey through postnatal anxiety and burnout, the "black hole" she hit with four children under four, and the science and language that finally helped it all make sense. Together they explore why understanding this transition matters, how to recognise when to seek help, and why reclaiming your identity makes you a wholer parent. It's an empowering, hope-filled listen for anyone who has ever quietly wondered, "Who am I now?" Listen for:8:00 Why did Benita gradually start to lose her sense of self?10:24 What do the physical symptoms of postnatal anxiety feel like?11:57 What does hitting the "black hole" of motherhood look like?16:52 What is matrescence and why aren't mothers told about it?25:49 When should an overwhelmed mum reach out for help?  Guest Benita Bensch, Author, Speaker & Clarify Coach for Women Website | LinkedIn | Email | Instagram | Facebook  | Seen Again: Light on Matrescence Book Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Contact Kate:Email | Website | Kate's Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X 

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When three adult children vanish or turn up murdered back-to-back in Bakersfield, California, their heartbroken mothers refuse to wait for answers. Banding together to form a fierce, unstoppable sisterhood, they launch their own rogue investigation, uncovering a dark underworld of ghost guns, addiction, and fraud. But just as their amateur detective work forces a breakthrough, a devastating plot twist blindsides the community: one of the missing victims is suddenly charged with her own friend's brutal murder. Journalist Olivia LaVoice joins the podcast to unpack the emotional, chaotic, and utterly baffling reality of the Bakersfield Three. LINKS Listen to The Bakersfield Three podcast here. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. CREDITS Guest: Olivia LaVoice Host: Gemma Bath Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Video Editor: Julian Rosario Audio Designer: Tegan Salder Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Australian parents okay? If you're finding parenting deeply exhausting, a study has found you're not the only one. Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are unpacking why parents are feeling so stressed out. Plus, Stacey has a theory that might just be genius. Also, are you constantly saying sorry for your kids just being...kids? We're discussing why we feel the need to apologise all the time and what it might actually be teaching them. Plus, whimsical grandparent names. Everyone is now 'Mimi' and 'Zaza' instead of 'Nanna' and 'Pop'. We discuss whether this new trend is just an act of rebellion from Baby Boomers who flatly refuse to grow old.Reccos: Stacey is loving Sea Monkeys, bringing back pure 90s nostalgia for an entry-level pet experiment. Amelia recommends The Kids Book of Paper Love, a stationery-stuffed Amazon find perfect for kids to build scissor skills. Monique is loving Danny Go on YouTube, his joyful dances that support a grieving family. New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud 'Crying Cafes' & A Mother-In-Law Red Flag Signs You’re A Beta Mum & How To ‘Bounce Back’ The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff Up The Holiday Decision One Mum Regrets & Party Bags Are Officially Cancelled So, Are You A Popcorn Mum? The Lunchbox Theory & Our Complicated Feelings About YouTube The 3-Hour Mum & The Viral 'Jessica' Hack Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: Hannah Waddingham is known for Ted Lasso. But she's done so much more than that... 'Life goes tits-up... but I love it.' This nana's advice for new grandparents. "To all of you who help us raise our kids, thank you": An ode to grandparents. 'I've been a therapist for 25 years. Every parent asks the same question, but it's the wrong one.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Content Manager: Talissa Bazaz Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.