Podcast appearances and mentions of Rachel Robertson

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Rachel Robertson, a kinesiologist, certified Pilates instructor, and kettlebell athlete who helps clients reconnect with their bodies through movement, breathwork, and self-trust.Rachel shares her inspiring journey from a life-altering car accident to returning to competitive kettlebell lifting—most recently placing at the Canadian Nationals. We dive into how she now works with clients in recovery, emphasizing the power of nervous system regulation, strength training for injury prevention (especially the neck and shoulders), and how to let go of punishing fitness mindsets.What you'll learn:The connection between movement, healing, and nervous system regulationWhy strength training is essential—especially for injury-prone areas like the neck and shouldersHow breathwork can help manage stress and improve recoveryThe mindset shift from “pushing harder” to “meeting your body where it is”How journaling, breath, and mindful movement support long-term wellnessRachel's holistic and compassionate approach is a must-hear for anyone rebuilding after injury, burnout, or body disconnection.Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @returntoformkinesiologyWebsite: www.returntoform.caIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe for more episodes that blend fitness, mindset, and real-life coaching tools that work.

Join us for a replay of one of our classic episodes! “What happened to my world?” “Am I going to be okay — will everyone be okay?” When stress and trauma disrupt your child's life, what can you say and do to help them feel safe and secure? Early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss say the four pillars of security — people, places, routines, and rituals — can guide your child through difficult times. On this episode, learn how to bring these pillars to life and find out how you can use them to offer reassurance and reduce the effects of toxic stress.

Send us a textChildren in inclusive high-quality childcare programs learn to be accepting of others and knowledgeable about the unique abilities of others. When childcare providers offer inclusive care, they meet the educational needs of each child allowing everyone to thrive. That's why every year in February we celebrate Inclusive Early Learning Week. Here to talk about the importance of inclusion in early childcare and Inclusive Early Learning Week are Inclusion and Behavior Support Supervisor Margaret Freeman and Specialist Esther Whitaker; Rachel Robertson, Georgia's Pre-K Teacher of the Year; and parents Jim and Lauren Tiller. Inclusive Early Learning Week is February 10-14, 2025.Support the show

In the latest episode of the All Things Book Marketing Podcast, host Marissa Eigenbrood of Smith Publicity leads a discussion with LinkedIn strategist Rachel Robertson. The conversation focuses on the evolution of LinkedIn strategies, especially for nonfiction authors. Rachel shares her journey into LinkedIn consultancy, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and storytelling. The duo explores tips for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, generating engaging content, and staying consistent. They also touch on trends and updates expected, highlighting the increasing role of video, the importance of dwell time, and the challenges posed by AI-generated content. 

At what age should a child understand the concept of sharing, and how can we equip them with the tools to develop this important life skill? In this replay of a past episode, join our early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss as they discuss developmentally appropriate expectations around taking turns and sharing, how to practice and model sharing with your child, and when it's actually okay not to share.

In this heartwarming Christmas episode, Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling sit down with their wives, Rachel Robertson and Caylee Easterling, to share candid reflections on the challenges and joys of balancing family life with the demands of being divorce attorneys. Through laughter, personal anecdotes, heartfelt moments, and two surprise guests, the couples discuss the importance of being present—whether at work, with clients during difficult times, or at home, where their roles as spouses and parents take center stage. Although in very different seasons of life, they reflect on the lessons learned about maintaining connection, prioritizing what truly matters, and leaning into the spirit of the holiday season. This special episode offers insight into life behind the scenes as the couples share their perspectives on faith, family, and finding balance in the midst of it all. It's a poignant reminder to be “here when you are here” and “there when you are there,” a mantra that resonates with the season and beyond.

Send us a textDECAL has named its Georgia's Pre-K Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year and it was just in time for our 14th annual Georgia's Pre-K Week. We name a winner from a public school and private school, and this year's winners are from Lincolnton and Watkinsville. Joining us on the podcast this week is public-school winner Elizabeth Arthur from Lincoln County Elementary School, and  private child care center winner Rachel Robertson from Oconee Preschool Academy. Also joining us is Meghan McNail, Director of Georgia's Pre-K  Instruction and Regional Operations. Support the show

Early education expert Dan Gartrell says the most important civics lesson that preschools can teach is “social democracy.” 早期教育专家丹·加特雷尔表示，幼儿园可以教授的最重要的公民课程是“社会民主”。 Gartrell wrote a book about teaching democracy to preschoolers. It is called Education for a Civil Society. The book is used by the ACCA Child Development Center near Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia. 加特雷尔写了一本关于向学龄前儿童教授民主的书。它被称为公民社会教育。这本书由弗吉尼亚州北部华盛顿特区附近的 ACCA 儿童发展中心使用。 Gartrell said this teaching “starts with appreciating each member of the group as a worthy member and worthy of expressing thoughts and ideas.” He said after that, children can learn to treat others with kindness to solve conflicts and negotiate difficult situations by using words that do not hurt other people's feelings. 加特雷尔说，这种教学“首先要认识到团队中的每个成员都是有价值的成员，并且值得表达思想和想法。” 他说，孩子们可以学会善待他人，用不伤害别人感情的言语来解决冲突和协商困难的情况。 Rachel Robertson is chief academic officer for Bright Horizons. The company operates preschool centers around the world. It uses democratic ideas in its education. 雷切尔·罗伯逊 (Rachel Robertson) 是 Bright Horizons 的首席学术官。该公司在世界各地经营学前中心。它在教育中运用民主思想。 Robertson said that a child starts to be a “real community member” at around age three or four. She said the child starts “contributing to the classroom community and thinking a little bit broader about the world.” 罗伯逊说，孩子在三四岁左右开始成为“真正的社区成员”。她说，孩子开始“为课堂社区做出贡献，并对世界进行更广泛的思考”。 At ACCA in Virginia, children are given a lot of autonomy. There are hours spent doing free play. Children vote on what they study and eat. 在弗吉尼亚州的 ACCA，孩子们被赋予了很大的自主权。有几个小时可以自由玩耍。孩子们对他们学习和吃的东西进行投票。 On a recent day, one classroom had just finished studying sand because the children wanted to know about it after they visited beaches over the summer. The children also tried different apples and voted on which apples the school should order. 最近的一天，一个教室刚刚完成了对沙子的学习，因为孩子们在夏天参观了海滩后想了解沙子。孩子们还尝试了不同的苹果，并投票决定学校应该订购哪些苹果。The ACCA said the decision-making process is meant to affirm to children that their thoughts and the thoughts of their classmates are valuable. ACCA表示，决策过程旨在向孩子们确认他们的想法和同学的想法是有价值的。Reporters with the Associated Press recently visited an ACCA classroom. The reporters found the children taking a vote on who the best character was on Paw Patrol, an animated TV series. 美联社记者近日参观了ACCA教室。记者发现，孩子们正在投票选出动画片《狗狗巡逻队》中的最佳角色。 The three- and four-year-old children were choosing between two finalists: a German shepherd named Chase who wears a police uniform, and Skye, who wears a pink “pup pack.” 三岁和四岁的孩子在两名决赛选手中进行选择：身穿警服的德国牧羊犬蔡斯和身穿粉红色“小狗包”的斯凯。 Educators at ACCA say they are teaching ideas of civics to students early. Their goal, they say, is to raise good citizens and strengthen democracy.ACCA 的教育工作者表示，他们正在尽早向学生传授公民知识。他们说，他们的目标是培养好公民并加强民主。 The students are not learning about the structure and rules of government. But teachers say they are working with students on how to solve problems with classmates, how to deal with anger or disappointment and how to think of the needs of others. 学生们没有学习政府的结构和规则。但老师们表示，他们正在与学生一起学习如何解决与同学之间的问题、如何处理愤怒或失望以及如何考虑他人的需求。 Mary Folks is a teacher at ACCA. She said, “We're all here to help develop these children to become better citizens…to be better problem-solvers and to be better equipped socially, emotionally…” 玛丽·福克斯 (Mary Folks) 是 ACCA 的一名教师。她说：“我们都在这里帮助这些孩子成为更好的公民……成为更好的问题解决者，并在社交和情感上拥有更好的装备……” María-Isabel Ballivian is the preschool's executive director. She said she looks for ways to remind students that they are American. For example, she holds a large Fourth of July gathering. María-Isabel Ballivian 是该幼儿园的执行董事。她说她正在寻找方法提醒学生他们是美国人。例如，她举办了一场大型的国庆日聚会。 Ballivian said, “If we give them now a sense of belonging, that's going to be a tool that they will have to become resilient once they face discrimination.” 巴利维说：“如果我们现在给他们一种归属感，这将成为他们在面临歧视时必须变得有弹性的工具。” Ballivian added, “I don't see how we can change the adults…But I do know, if we work hard, we can prepare our children for a better future.” 巴利维补充道：“我不知道我们如何才能改变成年人……但我确实知道，如果我们努力工作，我们就能让我们的孩子为更美好的未来做好准备。” As for the class vote at ACCA, they narrowly supported Skye in their vote for best Paw Patrol character. 至于 ACCA 的班级投票，他们以微弱优势支持斯凯投票选出最佳狗狗巡逻队角色。

In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & education experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, redefine school readiness and what you can do at home to support your child's school readiness skills.

In this episode of Teach. Play. Love. Our Education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss discuss How to deal with children's tantrums. They cover why tantrums are normal, tools to handle them, the brain science behind tantrums, alternative handling methods, and tips on staying calm during a tantrum.

In this episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & early childhood education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, explore the topic of friendships in early childhood. They examine how friendships and play encourage social-emotional development, how to have a successful playdate, and what to do when aggressive behavior happens between children.

A trip down memory lane with Courtney's sister Rachel Robertson Molina. What did she think about the show before and after. Her unfiltered thoughts on her exes, including her Bachelor. She shocks Courtney on details forgotte, what did the Bachelor tell her that wasn't aired? Finding love while Courtney was off filming Bachelor season 16. What it's like being married to a fire fighter and great advice from a mother of four! Comparative suffering in parenting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & education and development experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, delve into how to set limits with your young children.

With the rapid rise of generative AI, what does this mean for the human side of creativity, art and culture?In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Rachel Robertson and Susanna Castleden explore the intersection between generative AI and human creativity, and discuss the ways in which innovative projects can act to showcase the creative work of our human artists and writers.Learn moreBook Mentioned:Here Be Monsters: Is Technology Reducing Our Humanity? by Richard King (Monash University Publishing, 2023).Article Reference:Richard King's article 'The Defence' in Griffith Review, issue 81, 2023, pp20-28.AI Carbon Footprint:We're getting a better idea of AI's true carbon footprint, MIT Technology Review, 2022.Human Rights Issues in AI Industry:Open AI Used Kenyan Workers ... To Make ChatGPT Less Toxic, TIME, 2023.Writers Response Project Anthologies:Where the Ink Falls, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2022.25 for 25: Curtin Writers Respond, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2023. Available in hard copy at the John Curtin Gallery, and available soon on Issuu.Podcast Links:Explore more episodes on creativity and generative AI: Word & Image Podcast.Connect with our guestsRachel RobertsonAssociate Professor, Curtin School of Media, Creative Arts and Social InquiryStaff profileWebsiteAssociate Professor Rachel Robertson teaches and supervises in Professional Writing and Publishing and Creative Writing in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University. She has a BA (Honours) and MPhil from UWA and a PhD from Curtin University. Her memoir, Reaching One Thousand: a story of love, motherhood and autism, was published by Black Inc in 2012 and re-issued in 2018. She is editor or co-editor of seven other scholarly or creative books including recent titles Where the Ink Falls (2022) and 25 for 25 (2023). Her creative nonfiction and essays have been published in outlets such as Griffith Review, Island, Best Australian Essays, Australian Book Review and Westerly.Susanna CastledenAssociate Professor in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry; Dean of Research in the Faculty of HumanitiesAs Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University, Susanna is responsible for supporting and promoting researchers in the School of Education, the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and the School of Design and Built Environment. Susanna is a multi-award-winning artist and educator and has exhibited continuously throughout her career. She has participated over 30 solo and group exhibitions, and her artworks are held in more than 20 major collections across Australia, including the National Gallery of Australia and The Art Gallery of WA.  Susanna's creative practice, predominantly in printmaking and drawing, includes large-scale projects that bring together ideas of mobility and proximity, often seeking to reveal alternate ways of encountering and understanding movement. LinkedInStaff profileWebsiteJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaX (Twitter)FacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Yvette TullochProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.

On this episode I talk with Hull KR and RAF star Rachel Robertson

We regularly talk to students who want to help others. One amazing pathway towards that is to become an early childhood educator. Host Sally Ganga interviews Rachel Robertson, Vice-President of Bright Horizons, about how to work with preschool age students. Sally also talks with Mollie O'Connor of College Coach about why you might want to hire an independent counselor to help your student in the college process. And last, Jennifer Wilcox answers Sally's questions about whether the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) simplification will really make completing the form easier for families applying for need-based aid to attend college.

We regularly talk to students who want to help others. One amazing pathway towards that is to become an early childhood educator. Host Sally Ganga interviews Rachel Robertson, Vice-President of Bright Horizons, about how to work with preschool age students. Sally also talks with Mollie O'Connor of College Coach about why you might want to hire an independent counselor to help your student in the college process. And last, Jennifer Wilcox answers Sally's questions about whether the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) simplification will really make completing the form easier for families applying for need-based aid to attend college.

Hands-on, minds-on — that's how children learn best. When they can touch, wonder, explore, and discover, the opportunities are endless. In this episode, get expert advice from Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss on encouraging immersive and meaningful learning experiences. Plus, you'll find out how to build a foundation for happy, healthy development.  Get parenting advice from Rachel and Claire! You can leave them a voicemail by calling 617-673-8881 and your question may be answered in a future episode of Teach. Play. Love. You can also send them an email at teach.playlove@brighthorizons.com. 

FACT: At every wedding when there is something slightly out of place, someone will yell, “just photoshop it!” Every. Single. Wedding. Today, we have guest photographer Rachel Robertson talking about photoshop, and how to best prepare for your wedding day photos. Hint: The goal is always to do as little photoshopping as possible!!This episode will break down editing photos (also known as photoshopping) into two main topic - the actual wedding day photography, and the post production edit that happens later. Brides and grooms, this is a must listen!Support us: patreon.com/unveilingparadiseCAN YOU PHOTOSHOP THAT? WITH RACHEL ROBERTSONThere are 2 parts to having great wedding photos. The first part is posing couples during the photography to make the couple look their best. The second part happens during the post production (photoshop).How do you look your best in the moment? Micro adjusting poses, do you have a best side? Does your dress fit correctly? Is your bra strap, underwear or dress straps showing?Remember: Your wedding is not a photoshoot, and your photographer wants to keep the emotions and love between the couple, and try not to manipulate the photos to change the feeling and emotions of the wedding day.What can we ask our photographer to do? Most people are asking to reduce their weight or age. It's important to have the conversation as soon as you know you want to be photoshopped, and at the same time, talk about the time and additional cost it will take.Is it OK to photoshop someone without permission? Most photographers will do minor photoshopping that enhances the photos without changing the look/shape of the couple.  If you want to be slimmed or photoshopped, you need to formally ask. Your photographer will not automatically assume you want to be skinnier. Can you photoshop people and items in a photo that shouldn't be there? Short answer… YES. But depending on what you're trying to remove, it can take a lot of time (and additional cost).Is it OK to ask a photographer to change their style of editing to fit what you like? If you don't like a photographer's style, maybe they're not the right fit for you.Also, keep in mind that a lot of colors might not be able to be edited post production if the photographer didn't plan to have your photos edited in a specific way.Tune in to hear all our photoshop stories - both good and dramatically wrong!Links and Musings from this episode:Find Rachel Robertson onlineWebsite: rachelrobertson.comIG: @rachelrobertsonphotographyFind Us on Instagram:Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadiseJoe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateeventsEmail us unveilingparadisepodcast@gmail.comWebsite unveilingparadise.comSupport the show

At what age should a child understand the concept of sharing, and how do we give them tools to develop this important life skill? Join our early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss as they share developmentally appropriate expectations around taking turns and sharing, how to practice and model sharing with your child, and when it's actually okay not to share.

Curiosity is an important skill that enhances cognitive and social-emotional development, gives your child confidence, and contributes to their love of learning. If your child is asking you a question, instead of answering, try responding with, "what do you think?" or "let's find out." Minimizing direction and instruction will help your child build that curious mindset. Learn from our early childhood experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, about the simple strategies to make time in your day to encourage curiosity.

Small developmental milestones, such as stranger awareness and imaginative play, give children the chance to think, process, wonder, and act on their curiosity. These minor, often overlooked, milestones can signify  growth in  cognitive, social, emotional,language, and motor skills. Learn from our early childhood experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, about just how important these milestones are and how they play a huge role in your child's early life.

Some love math, many hate it, but we all need it. And no matter how you feel about it, it's critical to your child's development. Take another listen to this episode as Rachel Robertson and Ruth Fidino discuss appropriate math activities for your child. Go beyond counting, teach the bigger concept of numbers and what they stand for, and find out how to set up simple everyday learning experiences!

Today's episode is with Rachel Robertson, founder of Prologic Skincare. With 24 years in the skin industry, Rachel is an expert on all things skin. This was such an interesting episode, it has changed my perspective on a few products that I've been using & got me thinking a lot about how to protect my skin barrier.My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3bleYou can follow:@rachelskinadvice@prologicskincarehttps://www.prologicskincare.co.nz/Or find the products here:Stockist: https://www.prologicskincare.co.nz/stockistsYou can find more about me, Libby Rainger on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. 

With the approach of summer comes camps, family vacations, and outdoor fun. But you may be wondering, when will you have time to prepare your child for the new school year? Luckily, outdoor fun encourages learning for your child. Play contributes to the imagination and encourages healthy risk-taking. When we're outside moving our bodies, we're doing a lot of beneficial things for our brains. Hear from Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, who are here to assure you that you don't have to choose between summer adventure and learning support.

"I'm not perfect, …but I'm enough.” – Harold S. Kushner In this episode, Rachel shares her story and highlights: Learning to recognize the uncomfortable feelings, and how to manage them, when it comes to balancing work and family Understanding our inner "rescuer" and looking at the origins of this behavior How "imperfect consistency" is the key to creating meaningful and lasting changes  Rachel Robertson is a kinesiologist, pilates instructor as well as a Corealign Master Trainer. She is also a mom and a Kettlebell Sport World Champion! If you want to learn more about Rachel, find her at @returntoformkinesiology Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ To learn more about my Revenue Breakthrough Challenge visit: www.heatherchauvin.com/money    For your own AG1 supply, visit: www.athleticgreens.com/eu To get my freebies, head over to: www.heatherchauvin.com/energy 

Tonight's show will recap the guys thoughts from last weeks BOT and NAA meeting, finances of and for athletics, as well as other news and notes from FAMU Athletics. Special Guest: FAMU Track's Rachel Robertson, LIVE from Eugene, OR at NCAA Championships and Men's Basketball Head Coach Robert McCullum. #FAMU #FAMUAthletics #FAMULY Make a donation to the show via this link: https://square.link/u/J3o0SNih/ Follow The O&G StrikeZone and Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @OandGStrikeZone --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bcsn-podzone/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bcsn-podzone/support

Does it seem like your child's favorite word is “no” these days? Why are they suddenly opposed to everything? Find out what's really going on and how to get through this frustrating phase from our own early childhood experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss. Learn why saying “no” is a positive milestone and hear how to nurture your child's emotions, offer other ways to express frustration, present options to get through sticky situations, celebrate the wins, and more.

Biting, hitting, kicking, “I hate you!” Why does physically aggressive behavior happen in the early years? Where does it come from, and what can you do to deal with it proactively and manage it in the moment? Our early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss explain the many different underlying reasons why your young child might get physical, how to react when it happens, and how to help them work through their emotions.

“Where do babies come from?” Your child's inevitable questions are coming — but when? What if they come up in inopportune moments or places? How should you answer? On this episode, early childhood experts (and moms!) Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss share guidance and personal tips. Tune in to learn how to prepare for body conversations, make everyone feel more comfortable, promote a healthy view of the body, and offer simple answers — even when you're caught off-guard. 

Your child's brain is hardwired to categorize things — so they're going to notice and ask about differences. The question is: how should you respond? Join early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Melanie Brooks to find out how to explore race with your child in a sensitive, positive manner. Plus, learn how to use play, books, images, and experiences to integrate important conversations on diversity, inclusion, and equity into your child's everyday life. 

Your child has the desire to build new skills and learn new tasks from day one — but motivation is something they need to learn. And you can impact the inner workings of their brain to help them do so. In this episode, early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss cover strategies for inspiring motivation and the foundational steps that will set your child on the right track for becoming a happy, successful, and motivated person.

“What happened to my world?” “Am I going to be okay — will everyone be okay?” When stress and trauma disrupt your child's life, what can you say and do to help them feel safe and secure? Early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss say the four pillars of security — people, places, routines, and rituals — can guide your child through difficult times. On this episode, learn how to bring these pillars to life and find out how you can use them to offer reassurance and reduce the effects of toxic stress.

We're all born hard-wired for empathy — but we have to work at it. How can you help your child build this lifelong skill? In this episode, early education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss offer a run-down on what empathy is and why it's important. Plus, hear how to set appropriate expectations for your child's age group and learn proactive, simple ways to encourage empathy in everyday life.

Hands-on, minds-on — that's how children learn best. When they can touch, wonder, explore, and discover, the opportunities are endless. In this episode, get expert advice from Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss on encouraging immersive and meaningful learning experiences. Plus, you'll find out how to build a foundation for happy, healthy development.

Healthy eating is an important part of your child's development. Nutrition impacts energy and brain function, so building healthy habits early on is key. But high cost and low availability of some foods, busy schedules, and picky eaters can throw a wrench in your healthy plans. Take another listen to this episode as Rachel Robertson and Ruth Fidino discuss how to make make healthy eating fun, easy, and accessible. 

Wondering how to help your child feel ready as they head back to the classroom? After remote or hybrid learning, the school-year transition might feel like a whole new ball game. But the good news is: your child needs the same strategies they've always needed to prepare for back to school. Tune in to hear early childhood experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, discuss what you can do to ease the summer-to-fall transition, including practicing the change in routine, boosting your child's confidence, connecting with your child's teacher, and more.

Outdoor play offers so many developmental benefits – including healthy risk-taking. But bold, physical risks might make you feel uneasy. How can you encourage your child to bravely step outside their comfort zone, without letting on that you're worried? On this podcast episode, early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss cover how to help your child try new things, build skills, and discover what their body can do – all while encouraging a love of the outdoors.

As things start to open up, opportunities for socialization do, too. Is your child craving social interaction, or are they nervous about what comes next? How can you support them as they ease back into social situations, and venture out into the world again? On this episode, early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss discuss how play, in particular, can have a major impact. Find out how to help your child rediscover the joy of being around others — and don't worry, they'll rapidly make up for lost time.

How has the pandemic affected children's learning? Are they behind? What can we do about learning loss? For over a year, child care and school have felt anything but normal — and if you're a parent concerned about learning loss, you're not alone. But according to early education experts (and parents!) Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, we need to think about it differently. On this episode, hear about some of the gains children have made throughout the pandemic, and find out how to approach educational opportunities this summer.

So many of us are wondering—truly—how much will the isolation from friends and remote learning for school have an effect on our kids for the rest of their lives? We have mom and early childhood development expert, Rachel Robertson, on the playground to share with us her wisdom from having older kids and to lean on her expertise as we look forward to life for our kids after the pandemic.Rachel's Children's BooksRachel's "Teach. Play. Love." podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Web.Moms You Meet on the Playground is a podcast by Sittercity.Our theme music is composed by Arne Parrot.Click here for helpful family COVID-19 support resources. 

Inspiring strong voices, boosting self-confidence, encouraging risks, and celebrating differences — it's all part of raising a girl. Who does your daughter want to be when she grows up? How can you help her get there? On this episode, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss — early childhood experts and proud girl moms — talk about everything from setting up your home to tackle gender stereotypes, to helping girls fulfill their full potential, and more. Join us!

2020 brought unimaginable instability, and 2021 didn't begin with the fresh start we hoped for. No one knows what's happening next, and everyone's stressed — including kids. How can you tell if pandemic stress is affecting your child, and how can you offer the support they need? Early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss describe different types of stress and their telltale signs, and how to help your child cultivate coping skills.

Story books are amazing tools to build relationships with and teach young children. In this episode, we chat with Rachel Robertson, VP of Education for Bright Horizons Family Solutions, about why story books are ideal for teaching life skills to young children. She shares the inspiration behind her writing and how she incorporates important life skills like growth mindset into her books.  Learn more about Rachel's books on her author profile at Redleaf Press. 

Your child's brain is hardwired to categorize things — so they're going to notice and ask about differences. The question is: how should you respond? Join early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Melanie Brooks to find out how to explore race with your child in a sensitive, positive manner. Plus, learn how to use play, books, images, and experiences to integrate important conversations on diversity, inclusion, and equity into your child's everyday life.

"Rachael Robertson returned to Australia after 12 months in the Antarctic, where she successfully led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition to Davis Station. She was only the second female to ever lead a team at the Station and one of the youngest ever leaders. Rachael is the author of Leading on the Edge. Her most recent book is Respect Trumps Harmony: Why being Liked is Overrated and Constructive Conflict Gets Results.

Leadership roles sometimes might take you to the most intense and extreme places in the world. So, in today's Expert Insight Interview, we discuss leadership insights from Antarctica with Rachel Robertson.

School has started, but it's far from what we're all used to. Are you scrambling to create a remote learning environment that will make things easier on you and your child? Our early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Ruth Fidino have ideas that can help. Tune in to hear how to set up a learning space, establish routines, rituals, classroom jobs, and more.  

Remote learning, a hybrid model, or fully in-person, no matter how your school district decided to start the academic year, it's sure to look and feel different than you and your child expected.  And, on top of that, no one knows what's coming next.  Hear from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor, as they discuss success strategies for approaching this unusual school year.

Wifey Wednesdays Season 12, Episode 5 for Wednesday, September 2, 2020 This episode of Wifey Wednesdays features Rachel Robertson, a first time Wifey guest, who does a phenomenal job answering this season’s 10 questions. She is full of wifey wisdom! We want to hear from you! Email: emily@thelightnetwork.tv Join the Wifey Wednesdays Facebook group! Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]

World events shake all of us — parents and children alike. So how do you answer when your child asks, “Are we going to be okay?” On this bonus episode, we feature an important discussion from our podcast, “Teach. Play. Love.” Bright Horizons early childhood education expert Rachel Robertson gives concrete advice on all of it — supporting your child through difficult times, giving calm, simple reassurances to tough questions, and using play time to help process and express feelings.

World events shake all of us — parents and children alike. So how do you answer when your child asks, “Are we going to be okay?” On this episode, Bright Horizons early childhood education expert Rachel Robertson gives concrete advice on all of it — supporting your child through difficult times, giving calm, simple reassurances to tough questions, and using play time to help process and express feelings.

As much as you might want your child to say “thank you” and mean it right off the bat, the concept of gratitude requires a high level of social-emotional skills, and it grows over time. How can you promote and support that development? Find out from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor. Learn when to start, how to model gratitude, and how to differentiate between saying “thank you” and actually being thankful.

Technology is everywhere. As adults, we rely on it constantly. And for kids, it provides great value, as long as it's used in the “right” way. But what does that mean, exactly? In a look back at our premiere episode, Debbie Hoppy, director of curriculum and education at Bright Horizons, and Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, share what really matters: interactive experiences and co-exploration, questions that encourage deeper thinking, and opportunities for integrating technology into the real world.

Bethany Black and David Reed join the gang in glorious York for the first ever recording outside London or Edinburgh (yes, we know you've already heard the Birmingham recording, but that was recorded three days after this one). Anyway, the subjects covered include jellyfish stings, interrogation techniques, whether honesty is the best policy when it comes to unexpected windfalls, two cracking audience Agony problems (how to own up to your wife that you're living a brilliant lie & how to upgrade the elderly volunteers in a charity shop) and then a fascinating hike through vikings with expert guest Chris Tuckley (on loan from the Jorvik Centre).If you're enjoying this series and want to 'give something back' then you can! You can chuck us some cyber coins by clicking here (your donations will help us make more episodes) and any help spreading the word about the show is always a beautiful thing. Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), and 'Like' or favourably review the show whenever you spot an opportunity. THANKS!Special Thanks this episode to... William Wright for transcription, Burning Duck Comedy for their help setting up the gig and the wonderful Crescent Community Venue in York for having us.VAST THANK YOUS to all the people who are already supporting us via PayPal and Patreon. This episode we want to pick out even more of the people who've chosen to sign up to the 'Do The Written Thanks Thing' tier: They are... Christine Turner (remarkable), Christopher Leonard (incredible), Derren Harvey (magnificent), Gari McColl (awol), Jon FitzGerald (groovy), Nicholas Alderson (stupendous), Nick Rozanski (wondrous) and Rachel Robertson (staggering).Additional credits: Music by Martin White, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Healthy eating is an important part of your child's development. Nutrition impacts energy and brain function, so building healthy habits early on is key. But high cost and low availability of some foods, busy schedules, and picky eaters can throw a wrench in your healthy plans. Hear from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor, as they discuss how to make healthy eating fun, easy, and accessible.

Some love math, many hate it, but we all need it. And no matter how you feel about it, it's critical to your child's development. Listen in to hear Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor, discuss appropriate math activities for your child. Go beyond counting, teach the bigger concept of numbers and what they stand for, and find out how to set up simple everyday learning experiences!

Social-emotional development is essential, from the classroom all the way to the board room. Often paired together, these two different categories of development help children understand and respond to emotions and build relationships with others. Wondering how your child will develop these skills? Listen to this important discussion with Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor.

As young children make sense of the world, their behavior at times can be challenging for parents. But there's usually a reason behind it, and positive guidance can help. How? Find out from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director. They'll discuss what your child might be trying to tell you with certain behaviors, as well as how to set realistic expectations, be proactive, and use your child's behavior as an opportunity to teach.

Summer's here and your child wants to get outside, but if you have a child getting ready for kindergarten, you probably have academics on the mind. Good news: outdoor play and learning go hand-in-hand! Learn how, from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director. They'll discuss how to boost traditional math, science, and language skills with outdoor activities and build a foundation for lifelong learning.

Full schedules and little downtime can cause stress for everyone — including children — but practicing mindfulness can help. How? Find out from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director. They'll cover the many benefits of being mindful, how to pay attention on purpose, and how to use activities, such as Shake the Sillies Out and Mind Bubbles, to help children manage emotions.

Superheroes, lightsabers, bad guys, and more. Children use pretend play to make sense of the world — and it's important to let them do so. Why? Tune into this episode to find out. Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director, cover how this universal childhood behavior helps children process, and how you can set guidelines that will keep everyone safe.

You might feel silly carrying on a conversation with your little one since babies can't respond like adults can…but don't! On this episode, Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director, discuss the magic of social engagement for babies. Learn why this is the best thing you can do for early language development — and find out how to have fun with it.

Over the Australian summer, we'll be replaying some of your favourite episodes. We bet you will learn something you missed the first time. Enjoy and see you in 2019."Pack your bags, you are going to Antarctica", that was the response Rachael Robertson received after responding to a newspaper ad. This is where she led a team for one year, six months in complete darkness. Rachael is this week's Success Stories guest.While living with the same group for one year, Rachael learned in a short time what type of leader she was. Rachael is now an author and a popular public speaker. She ended the Antarctic 'bacon wars' that could have gotten out of greasy hand.

We close out 2018 with episode 44 featuring Rachel Robertson who is the creator and owner of Hackley. It was great catching up with Rachel as we spoke about how Hackley came to be, her career in law, and what motivates her to do what she does. This is definitely a nice episode to finish out a great year of podcasting in the deen. So thanks again rachel for coming on the podcast and sharing your story with us. And be sure to check out all things Hackley on the links below and I'll see you in 2019 with some new chats. All Creative me Podcast episodes are available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Google Podcasts, Player FM, Podcast Addict, and Tunein Radio https://hackleybags.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hackleybags/

“Is play important?” On this episode, Rachel Robertson, Bright Horizons education and development vice president, and new mom Amanda, tackle this increasingly popular question. Find out why play is the key to healthy child development, discover how you might already be incorporating play without even realizing it, and get new ideas you can use to engage your child in playful ways throughout the day.

Creative Me Podcast is back with an early present for you all a collection of ramblings from the Christmas at the Anatomy Rooms event that took place on saturday 8th December. The episodes features a some of the Anatomy Rooms residents along with local creatives who had stalls on the day, and members of the public. It was a great day and turn out so I hope this audio collage gives you a sense of the good vibes. And be sure to check out the links below of all the guest from this episode. I'll be back with another episode to close out 2018 on Monday 31st December with Rachel Robertson from Hackley. All creative me podcast chats are available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Google Podcasts, Player FM, Tunein Radio, and Podcast Addict. http://anatomyrooms.org/ https://jomuir.org/ https://www.janeronieglass.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/ShelaghBrownArt/ http://www.jenny-hood.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_valdone.au_official https://www.instagram.com/jayechristie/ https://www.instagram.com/quarry_wood/ https://www.instagram.com/shirinsdoodles/ http://www.peacockvisualarts.com/ https://www.57north.org/

On this episode: executive function, an important set of organizational skills that will take your child into the future. Listen as Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director, discuss how you can weave executive function skill-building opportunities into your everyday life, and support your children while helping them learn to do things for themselves.

On this episode, we dive into how to respond to those dreaded words: “I'm bored.” Debbie Hoppy, Bright Horizons curriculum director, joins Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, to talk about the value of boredom, the importance of leaving parts of the day unscheduled, and ways your child can turn downtime into a meaningful experience full of exploration and imagination.

On this episode, we tackle the hot topic of technology in early childhood. With so much information out there on the “right” way for kids to use technology, how can you figure out what really matters? Debbie Hoppy, Bright Horizons curriculum director, joins Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, to discuss how to use technology as more than just a way to occupy children's time.

Welcome to La Trobe University's Clever Conversations. In this episode from our Ideas and Society program, our panel covers the issues surrounding care and the increasing importance of care as the Australian population ages and people with disability live longer. This discussion took place as part of the Bendigo Writers’ Festival. You’ll hear from: - Rachel Robertson, a writer and Senior Lecturer at Curtain University. She is the mother of a disabled child. 'Reaching 1000' – her memoir about caring for her autistic son – was shortlisted for the National Biography Award. - Anne Mann, a journalist and social philosopher with works published in The Australian, The Age and The Monthly. As well as caring for her mother, Anne also cares for her husband and fellow panellist Robert Manne. - Robert Manne, an Emeritus Professor and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at La Trobe University. He was the Professor of Politics at La Trobe for many years and is the founder of the Ideas and Society program. Robert had a laryngectomy in 2016 and will speak about his experience as a giver and receiver of care.

Introvert, extrovert, ambivert: how real are these labels? And how can we use them to do a better job of making space for more types of people—without pigeonholing anyone? We’re joined this week by Rachel Robertson, a designer and UX lead at Shopify. We first heard about Rachel when we stumbled on an article she wrote called “An Introvert’s Guide to Collaboration.” In it, she talks about how she used to carve out work she could do independently—but realized this was keeping her from growing, because she wasn’t exposing herself to different perspectives that could improve her work. > I love when people share their experiences and their perspectives… and I always benefit so much from that. So there was a point in time recently where I wanted to participate more in that conversation, and not just be a consumer of everyone else’s points of view. > —Rachel Robertson, UX lead at Shopify We ask Rachel more about her experience as an introverted person, how that’s changed her approach to leading a team, and what companies can do to make themselves more inclusive to people like her. Also in this episode, we: Discuss the mixed feelings people had about these introvert/extrovert lounge signs at Confab, a conference Sara recently attended. Look at the roots of the seemingly innocuous term “grandfather clause” Give a big fuck yeah to deleting apps, consider the Time Well Spent movement, and promise to really actually close the Twitter tab this time (any second now) Sponsors This episode of NYG is brought to you by: Shopify, a leading global commerce platform that’s building a world-class team to define the future of entrepreneurship. Visit shopify.com/careers to see what they’re talking about. WordPress—the place to build your personal blog, business site, or anything else you want on the web. WordPress helps others find you, remember you, and connect with you.   Harvest, makers of awesome software to help you track your time, manage your projects, and get paid. Try it free, then use code NOYOUGO to get 50% off your first paid month. Transcript Katel LeDû [Ad spot] Finding the right job is hard work. Good thing there’s Shopify. Shopify is on a mission to make commerce better for everyone—and they’re looking for impactful, ambitious, and passionate people to help them do it. If you want to be part of a diverse team that loves solving problems—and help entrepreneurs around the world start and grow their businesses—then you should check out Shopify. Visit shopify.com/careers for all the info [music fades in, plays alone for 12 seconds, fades out]. Jenn Lukas Welcome to No, You Go, the show about being ambitious—and sticking together. I’m Jenn Lukas. KL I’m Katel LeDû. Sara Wachter-Boettcher And I’m Sara Wachter-Boettcher. We’ve got tons in store on today’s show: we’re going to check in on our vocab swaps; we’re going to share our Fuck Yeah of the Week; and of course we’re going to hear from a great guest. This week we are joined by designer Rachel Robertson who’s here to chat with us about how she learned to collaborate as an introvert, and what that taught her about leading teams with a range of different needs. So, speaking of being an introvert or an extrovert, I was at a conference just this past week and they had these really interesting signs outside the lounges. So they had these two lounges where you could kind of chill out between sessions or if you wanted to skip out on a session, and one of them was labeled “The Introvert Lounge” and one was labeled “The Extrovert Lounge.” And it was pretty neat, I’d never seen something like that where they specifically labeled one to be, you know, where you could do quiet stuff or you can be doing work or checking email. And the other one where you could have a conference call or plays games or chat with people. And one of the things that happened after that conference was that … a tweet went viral of a photo of this and there was like such a divided conversation about whether this was good or bad. The people that thought it was good were like, “Oh my gosh, this is how humans work.” And the people who thought it was bad were like, “This feels kind of like… judgy to people who are extroverts, or judgy to people who are introverts.” Or it feels like, “I don’t want to be labeled as one or the other,” and it really got me thinking I feel like introvert and extrovert has been this like really common discussion just in the past year or two, and I’ve always felt kind of weirded out by the language even though like probably most people would be like, “Sara, you’re an extrovert.” Like, “Sara, c’mon like you’re—you’re an extrovert. It’s pretty obvious. Just own it.” And I agree with that, but I also feel like there’s something weird about having that as an identity versus like being like, ok, sometimes I feel extroverted and I want to do extroverted things, and other times I don’t. And like, you know, sure I trend more to one side more than some people. But, I don’t know, I guess I’ve always felt like that was a way that we try to like put people into boxes and so, I don’t know, I’m curious: do you identify as an introvert or an extrovert, and what does that mean to you? KL I definitely—I identify as an introvert based on I think the one thing that I have read routinely about, you know, sort of what defines an introvert and that is—or this is the part I relate to the most—which is that I recoup my energy by being alone and having downtime and sort of if I am in heavy social situations, I—I need to sort of like have that recuperation time. But I also feel like I’m extremely social in a lot of situations and when I go to a party I like to chat with a lot of people and I don’t—I don’t necessarily feel inhibited in terms of meeting new people or like talking to folks but, I don’t know, so I think I have—like now that you’re saying that I feel like I’ve felt sort of torn about it and I feel uneasy because I don’t know if I do fit squarely in one of those boxes. Yeah, so, I don’t know, that brings up an interesting question. [3:50] JL I liked a lot of the comments on this Twitter thread that brought up, you know, where do—where do ambiverts fit in? And I was like, “Huh, I haven’t heard that phrase before.” And so the ambivert is mix of extrovert and introvert and I was like, “Oh. Thank you,” because people when they see me I think, similar feeling, they assume I’m an extrovert. And that’s maybe just because like I’ve been in social situations, I do public speaking. But, the same way as you can tell like, I don’t really mind the public speaking but I get really tired afterwards, and I just like—there’s times where I can get a mix of like the energy from being around people, but I also want to like go to my hotel room, order room service, and just hide. And so there’s definitely a big mix of things. It’s weird to me when I hear that idea of like, “I need to recuperate by downtime,” I can’t imagine any other way. Like I can’t imagine not having downtime. Like the idea that someone doesn’t, like… is that really like a thing that people don’t want downtime? SWB Yeah, I guess I feel like this is why I think that the concepts of introversion and extroversion are super helpful, but the identity labels are not always as helpful, because I think humans need downtime, and there’s—there’s differences in how much and when, but absolutely, like I consider myself fairly extroverted in a lot of scenarios, but I also need to hide in my room sometimes, and I also get to a point where I feel very tired after a lot of social interactions. I just think that that is true for all humans at some point and the points obviously differ, but there’s been this attempt to, again, right, like it’s convenient to give people a label and be like, “You’re this and you’re that,” and I think that the reality is just so much more nuanced. And I think that that’s one of the things that—it’s like step one is just recognizing, like, people have differences, and step two is recognizing that those differences almost always fall on whole spectrums and people don’t have the same experiences. And that seems to be a harder shift to get people to—to sort of take seriously. JL Yeah. I really liked that they were addressing this at conference. KL Yeah! JL But I didn’t love the versus vibe. And that’s the thing that I feel like all these things—like we had to do one of those Myers Briggs personality tests at work one time—and all that ends up with I feel like is people judging you. And it just felt like it was one of those things you’re supposed to do so you can work well together with people— [6:21] KL And like know more about yourself. JL Yes. KL Whatever but yeah. JL Which in an ideal world, if you can get that to work, is great. However, it doesn’t always work. KL Yeah. JL And that’s the part that I think is tough. KL It’s almost like—I get the—I think I get the thing that they were trying to do but, you know, obviously hindsight and looking back on it and being like, “I would’ve done this differently.” I mean it’s almost like saying, ok this room is going to be like chill—a chill vibe and quiet—and you can come in here and just like do your thing, and listen to music or whatever. And then this room is going to be games. And so there’s obviously going to be an element of, you know, getting to know people in a social—like interaction. That kinda feels more like you get the idea without having to be like, “I’m a this.” JL You didn’t tell me there were games. KL Yeah [laughs]. SWB So—so, speaking though of like hindsight and like, oh gosh. Huge shout-out to Confab, the content strategy conference that I was at, and, specifically, to Tenessa Gemelke, who runs the event. She’s sort of like the director of all things Confab, and after this tweet blew up—you know, it’s like retweeted 4,000 times and there’s this like huge debate happening in the thread— she talked a little about, oh, you know, “I learned a lot from reading these comments.” And one of the things that she said was that when they designed this she was really imagining it like the—the copy underneath each of these signs is, like, punching up. So she sees herself as being super extroverted and one of the things it said on the lounge copy was like—on the introvert lounge was where you can “hide from extroverts.” And she thought that was funny because as somebody who identifies as extroverted, she was like, “Oh, you know, this is—this is punching up. This is not making fun of people who might feel uncomfortable with it.” And she realized that that wasn’t the case for everybody. And—and I think that, you know, I think that the intention makes a ton of sense, and I bet that they’re going to do something similar again but I’m confident they’re going to have some slightly different labels. And, you know, I liken this a lot to the same kind of stuff I’ve talked about with when it comes to user experience design. Right? Like professional work where… it’s so much more helpful usually to ask people what they want to do than it is to get people to define who they are, because defining who you are is really fraught and almost always if you try to make people define who they are by like selecting this category or that category, there are going to be people who do not fit the boxes. And I think that that’s the same here. And I happen to feel comfortable using both rooms, right? Like I used one room when I was doing quiet things and then I used another room when I saw a bunch of my friends in there and we were going to play Apples to Apples, and that was fucking great, but I don’t know that everybody would feel comfortable that way. [9:04] JL Yeah. I mean I would sit, generally, in the quiet car on an Amtrak train, but sometimes I’ll walk over to the cafe car and get some train wine, you know? KL Oh look at you! [Laughs] JL It just—it just depends a little bit. However, I don’t necessarily want to be put into the same group as the other riders that I’m riding with on an Amtrak train because I don’t think that necessarily we would fit into the same sort of focus group labels just because we ride on the same kind of train on the Amtrak. SWB Well, uh right, again, like I go to the quiet car all the time on Amtrak because I want to do some work and I don’t want to be bothered randos and that’s great but that doesn’t mean that I identify as “quiet person.” JL Doesn’t mean that you can’t have an Amtrak hot dog. SWB I don’t eat rail dogs [laughs]. But you know what I mean? Like if I tried to say, “No, I’m a quiet person.” You would all laugh at me. I am not a quiet person. But I’m a capable of being quiet during a train journey because I’ve chosen to be in a quiet environment. KL You know who’s not capable? A lot of people [laughter]. And I have very often appointed myself as the Quiet Car Patrol. So, just, you know, I’m very fun to ride the train with. SWB I prefer Quiet Car Vigilante [laughter]. You have to, like, mete out justice in the quiet car. KL [Laughs] It’s so true. SWB The worst I had was somebody who was watching YouTube videos with no headphones. JL In the quiet car?!? SWB Yes. JL Shame. [10:29] SWB Extreme shame. I know. Listeners, I love all of you, except for the ones who are doing anything without headphones in the quiet car. So, I think we all are kind of on the same page that like we have varying degrees of introversion and extroversion and like fitting neatly into one box or the other is maybe not always helpful or even possible but I still think it’s so interesting to kind of talk about those different facets of people and I think a lot of business culture has really been like designed with the idea that more extroversion is the ideal. That like, that is the best way to be, and that if you’re less like that, you should try to be more like that. And so one of the things I was really excited about when we talked to Rachel, our guest today, was that she was kind of pushing back against some of that. That it’s not like there’s one better way to be, it’s that we haven’t necessarily optimized workplace environments so that more people can be successful in them. And so I’m super interested in talking about these concepts—even if they don’t perfectly fit—because I think that that’s so valuable to start to look at, like, well what do we change in the way that we operate our companies? Or what do we change in the way that we run meetings so that they become places where like more of us can, I don’t know, not be miserable— KL And thrive. SWB Totally. That’s probably a better answer than not be miserable. KL I totally agree. I can’t wait to hear from Rachel. Should we do it? SWB Let’s do it. Our sponsors SWB [music fades in, plays alone for four seconds, fades out]. [Ad spot] Hey, all! Let’s talk about our sponsors for a sec. So this week we are sponsored by WordPress. WordPress is the place we turn whenever we want to launch a new website. It’s even how we built noyougoshow.com. 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You can use their automatic tools to create invoices, and instead of writing all of those awkward emails that would follow up on those invoices that are unpaid, Harvest can do that for you. You can even take online payments. Try it for free at getharvest.com and get 50% your first paid month with the code noyougo. That’s getharvest.com, offer code: noyougo [music fades in, plays along for four seconds, fades out]. [13:28] Interview: Rachel Robertson SWB Rachel Robertson is a UX lead at Shopify—which is, full disclosure, as you probably already know, a sponsor of ours that we’ve had for quite some time. But that’s not actually why we wanted to talk with Rachel today. The reason we wanted to talk with Rachel is that we stumbled on this awesome article that she wrote called “An Introvert’s Guide to Collaboration.” In that article she talks about how she used to carve out work that she could do independently. And then she realized that it was preventing her from growing because she wasn’t seeing new perspectives and learning from other people as much as she wanted to be. So we’re going to talk today about what she did to change that, and how that realization has shifted the work that she does as a designer and also the work she does as a leader. Rachel, thank you so much for being on the show today. Rachel Robertson Thanks for having me. SWB So let’s start with this article. What was it that made you realize that you needed to get better at collaboration? Or find a way for collaboration to work for you? RR There wasn’t this like ah-ha moment, but I realized that I wasn’t having as much impact as I could have if I was working more collaboratively. At the time, as I mention in the article, like Shopify was growing quite a bit, and I knew that in order to have the impact that I wanted to have and, you know, be a good role model for more women joining the team, that I needed to start collaborating. Some things that I realized was that it’s really important to understand the people who you’re working with and for them to understand you, and to like be the person to help facilitate that inclusion in the team, and to work actively with each other. SWB You know it’s interesting because as somebody who thinks of themselves as introverted and finds it difficult to kind of be more, I don’t know, I guess assertive or vocal in situations, it puts you in sort of a vulnerable position to have to tell other people what you need. How did you get to a place where you felt comfortable doing that? RR Authenticity is something that’s really important at Shopify, and so people are encouraged and supported to be their authentic self. And, you know, to be your authentic self, you have to really be honest about what your true needs are and who you are. So I felt like the environment already kind of optimized for helping me feel comfortable doing that. But my challenge was more about how I typically tend to stay in my own head and internalize, and in a lot of cases, again, I think it’s just a personality thing, I tend to overlook my own needs. So I need to be really intentional about not doing that in order to sort of like participate in this culture that I work in. SWB Yeah, so, let’s talk a little bit about what those are, because I know you mentioned in the article that you started doing this thing where you created like a blueprint for yourself to kind of help people understand where you’re coming from or what you need. Can you talk a little bit about that? Like, what is it that you need? And sort of like, how did you … articulate that or formalize that in a way that other people could use? [16:26] RR The blueprint exercise is basically just an activity that a team can do. It’s a practical review of outlining who you are as an individual, what your preferences are, any work quirks that you have. And I think this was actually a method that—I mean I didn’t invent this, I probably found out about this idea from someone who found out about it from someone else. But as someone who is on the quieter side and has sometimes struggled to kind of like break into conversations or kind of like build a rapport really quickly with people, this method resonated with me because it was something structured and specific that I could do that communicated sort of like what I bring to the team, to my teammates. But also it’s really important if you’re working with people to understand them and that they understand you. So bringing them into the activity as well. SWB Yeah. So, tell us more. So, you mentioned that it’s a structured activity. For people who haven’t read the article yet, we’re going to link it in the show notes. But can you tell a bit more? Like what goes into that blueprint? What are the different pieces to that activity and sort of what does it reveal about you and about your team? RR Yeah, so I had down things like, “What is your superpower and your work quirks?” So by that I mean preferred methods of learning or, you know, your communication style, anything that you can think of really. Skills and interests. People’s backgrounds because that’s always interesting I think. And what people can come to talk to me or whoever is filling the blueprint out about, which kind of reveals the things that they feel they really bring to the team. A fun fact about me is that I have a bachelor of fine arts in contemporary dance, specializing in choreography, and that I had this little dance troupe for a while. And it’s just, you know, kind of like a little humanizing fact about myself that’s a point of interest. SWB And what kinds of stuff did you end up learning about your teammates this way? RR You pick up the things that are unique about everyone, but also make the connections over things that you have in common. So, you know, there’s kind of—it’s nice to see that diversity in the team, but also the things that you have in common. And then a big one is kind of the fear of public speaking and the nervousness of being around the center of attention. That one’s pretty common in my team. SWB And yet here you are being interviewed for a podcast today. RR Yes, I know [laughs]. [19:00] SWB How are you feeling about that? RR It’s exciting. I mean I am—I am nervous, not too nervous, but it’s exciting because right now something that I’m excited about in my professional growth is, I’m trying to practice feeling a bit more comfortable exposing myself to a broader audience than, you know, just my day-to-day team. So it’s a bit scary, but also I’m motivated to do it because I’m trying to grow in this area. SWB Yeah that’s really interesting. So as somebody who’s not necessarily very introverted, it’s—it’s interesting for me to listen to people who talk about, you know, wanting to kind of like keep things more to themselves and being more likely to kind of retreat internally, and yet simultaneously having that desire to get out in front of people and to be able to talk about things. So how do those things come together for you? What makes you want to share the things you know and sort of talk more publicly? RR I guess if we’re talking about introversion I should probably define a little bit about what that means to me. So for me it’s, you know, aspects of being more internal and in my own head and really needing to be alone a lot of the time, and drawing my energy back from being alone. But I don’t see it as something that I’m trying to get over or deal with. I think it’s just, you know, part of who I am and it is being my authentic self. I try to stay in tune with what is motivating me, and things that motivate me are, like, personal growth and having an impact, and I love when people share their experiences and their perspectives—like reading about it, listening to it—and I always benefit so much from that. So there was a point in time recently where I wanted to participate more in that conversation, and not just be a consumer of everyone else’s points of view. SWB What I’m really struck by in what you’re talking about is that you realize that there’s is sort of like a benefit, frankly, to the world of people who are more introverted feeling comfortable kind of stepping out of their comfort zone a little bit and speaking up. And so I’m curious, how can workplaces, and also, like, society in general, do a better job of supporting folks who aren’t naturally extroverted, but still have tons of goodness to share? RR I guess just in society in general, like, characteristics of people who are more extroverted tend to be maybe looked up to a bit more or rewarded a bit more. And I think that’s because people who are extroverted tend to be a bit more open and think on the fly, and like open about their thoughts on the fly. And there’s this perception of trust almost because of that openness. Whereas if you’re a bit a more introverted, it can sometimes come across as you’re holding things back. So for me personally, I always think about trying to manage that perception or just be aware of it. [22:04] KL As I’ve been listening to you talk about all of the things that you’ve done and all of the steps you’ve taken, it makes me feel… like I really wish I would’ve known some of this or just thought to kind of like explore it a little bit more, especially when I made my last career change, which was coming to A Book Apart. And the main reason for that is because I went from, you know, working in a sort of a traditional organization, a traditional company, where it was lots of people and, you know, teams and structures that I was really used to, and then all of a sudden I was remote. And I was working with, you know, a team of people who I never saw. So I really—like thinking back on that, and even today I think it’s still a challenge—the struggle of, you know, collaborating with people that you don’t see when it’s easier for me to just do the work on my own. I think, like, I’m looking back on that, and I think it was—that’s why some of that felt harder, because I also had to get over this like physical boundary. So I guess I’m just thinking, I feel like this could be part of an onboarding exercise where you talk about a blueprint or that type of thing. So I think, I don’t know, I think it could be a really nice way to kind of get folks to talk about, you know, where their strengths are and where their weaknesses are so that there’s—it feels like there’s more support. RR Yeah definitely. I think the format of things, too. Sort of practicing a bit more mindfulness and inclusion in the format of things. I mean, I’ll give examples in the workplace. Like meetings are a big one. Often these are kind of set up, there’s a room with a lot of people, and it’s, you know, maybe not moderated. And if you’re more comfortable speaking up, and a bit louder, it might not necessarily be the best format for people who are a bit quieter, right? So, yeah, I think there’s a lot to do with format and just being mindful of different peoples’—like the way that they think or how they communicate. SWB Yeah, you know, as somebody who typically speaks up in meetings or conversations—I mean, it depends a little bit on the audience, but I tend to be, you know, one of the people who’s comfortable kind of jumping in—I think it didn’t used to occur to me that that wasn’t true for everybody, or that they needed different things to feel comfortable doing that. And I really I feel like I really started to learn about that a few years ago when I got more interested in things like facilitation. And so as you were speaking I was thinking about some of the tools I use when I’m facilitating, and so, you know, for example making sure that some of the activities that we do if I’m facilitating a workshop are activities where people have a chance to kind of like jot down ideas or collect their thoughts individually before they’re supposed to pipe up as a group, you know? Or there are other techniques like that give people different modes of participating. Like sometimes it’s they can add stickies to a wall and then their ideas definitely get up on the wall, and, you know, and then we can talk about them. Sometimes it’s having those few minutes to write something down before it’s time to take input from everybody. But I started thinking a lot about, you know, what are the ways that we can structure these kinds of sessions so that more people feel like they can take part in them? And also so that, you know, it’s not just the loudest voices that get heard—because I can assure you, the loudest voices are not [chuckling] necessarily like the smartest or best voices in all scenarios. [25:44] RR Yeah. Like I always appreciate going into meetings where there’s going to be ideation or sharing ideas to get a bit of context ahead of time from whoever’s running it. Agendas actually really help. SWB So that brings me to something that I noticed in your article and I would love to hear more about. So there was a picture you included of something that was called inclusion pyramids that you have in meeting rooms around Shopify. Can you tell our listeners what those are and where they come from and what they’re for? RR Yeah, sure. So they’re paper pyramids that are located in all the meeting rooms at Shopify and in some common spaces, and on each side there’s a little tip about making an inclusive meeting. And so this was—we have a diversity and inclusion team, and they developed these pyramids, these paper pyramids, as just as a friendly reminder to be mindful of fostering inclusive meetings. And they’re kind of passive, right? Like they’re—the way they’re used is that they’re there. In different meeting rooms there’s different messages on the different pyramids. And the way I use it, personally, is, you know, like I noticed just in the course of meeting I, you know, I’ll glance at them and there’s a few that over time have stuck with me, that I try to be mindful of during meetings, whether I’m running the meeting or just participating. SWB What are the ones that have stuck with you? RR Yeah, so, there’s about, I think, two or three. The first one is about how meetings aren’t for everyone. They’re not everyone’s jam. And it’s really important to seek input and get feedback from people who were quieter during the meeting. Another one is around being mindful of people if they’re joining remotely into a meeting. We have really sensitive microphones in the office here and so trying to avoid typing or having side conversations during the meetings. Those are the—the two that are always at the front of my mind. And then of course like another one—the other one is if people get interrupted, you know, being intentional about bringing that conversation back to the person’s point or to the person. SWB Yeah. That’s so important. I mean I think also about the way that sometimes people will get, you know, like their point will kind of get trampled over or ignored or whatever and then somebody will bring it up again a few minutes later and it’ll get attributed to a different person and sort of making sure that you’re giving people credit for their ideas, too, and that you’re, you know, you’re identifying where they came from. That kind of thing I think about a lot. RR Yeah. Yeah, it can happen especially if—if the conversations are getting pretty lively or vibrant, right? SWB Yeah and I think a lot of times it happens without people realizing that that’s what they’re doing, or without any sort of like malicious intent. And then I think sometimes it happens for other reasons that are more complicated, like I remember reading about the Obama White House, they—the women who worked there did this like amplification strategy, because they felt like they couldn’t get their ideas heard. And so they would specifically seek out each other’s ideas and amplify them and say like, “Oh I really liked what so and so said about blah blah blah,” to like make sure it was ingrained in people that these ideas were coming from the women, which I thought was super interesting. And I think, you know, it’s indicative of what was going on in that culture that that was a problem they were having. But yeah, I think using all of these techniques to kind of look at how do we think about things like meetings, how do we think about our workplace culture to make sure that people with different perspectives can be heard. Because you mentioned something earlier about, you know, like you’re not trying to change who you are. You’re not trying to stop being introverted. And I think that’s really important, because I feel like that’s what a lot of advice about how to succeed at work is, is like, “Oh! You should just become a different person!” As opposed to looking at like, oh actually we should figure out how to play to the strengths of lots of different types of people. [29:46] RR Oh yeah. Yeah. I’ve read the books that have that message [both laugh]. SWB So I think we have a lot of listeners who would also identify as being introverted and would also, you know, love to be more collaborative, but don’t necessarily work for companies where they feel like that’s easy to do or where like maybe, you know, you mentioned that you felt like the culture really supported that there. What advice would you give to somebody who’s just kind of just trying to figure out where to start, or isn’t sure that they feel safe speaking up about what their needs are? RR Mm hmm. Yeah. I—I think my advice would really be to first identify like what is behind that struggle. Like what is actually going on there? Is is that you haven’t been communicating what your needs are, or have you tried different ways of approaching that? Are there different people that you can talk to in your organization to like get your needs heard or get support from? And then of course there’s other situations perhaps where the support just really isn’t there from the company or the organization, and I haven’t been in that situation, but if it were me I would probably think about trying to find a place that is more supportive. SWB Yeah, I mean, I think it’s not that easy necessarily for everybody, and not necessarily in all industries, but something I think a lot about is, like, when I’ve seen friends who’ve been in clearly toxic work environments, it’s really easy to blame yourself or to think, like, you must be doing something wrong. You must be the one who’s problematic, or whatever. And I think it’s helpful, even if you don’t necessarily have a plan to go somewhere else, but it’s helpful to be able to just see it clearly and to be able to say like, “Wait. No, no, no, no, no, no. The problem isn’t me. The problem isn’t that I’m an introvert. The problem is that this place is doing these specific things that are preventing me from feeling safe and successful here.” You know, I think even just that knowledge can be empowering. [31:46] RR Yeah definitely it’s like the first step, right? You have to know what is actually going on, what is the case, and then think about different courses of action from there. SWB So. Ok, so, now that you’ve kind of gone down this path of figuring out how to work more collaboratively and to have more of a public presence while also being true to yourself, how has that shifted sort of like what you want to do next in your career or with your goals? RR I think I just want to do more of that. Like I want to keep getting better at it. As I mentioned, the big one for me is working on getting a bit more comfortable with things like public speaking, and, you know, putting myself out there, whether it’s writing an article or, you know, speaking to you lovely ladies here. SWB So, I think that that’s great. I would love to hear you speak and write more, because that article you wrote about collaboration was really valuable to me, even though I don’t work at a, you know, a traditional company where I have a lot of teammates. I work with different people all the time, and it was really useful for me to think a little bit more clearly about, what are some of the assumptions I might have going into meetings? And sort of challenge those assumptions a bit. So, thank you for that. I’m looking forward to what else you have to say. Where can our listeners find out more about what you’re working on and what you’re interested in? RR Yeah, so people can check out things that I’m writing about on ux.shopify.com, along with all of my other brilliant colleagues on the UX team. SWB Well, that’s great! Thank you so much for being here today and we have really enjoyed talking with you. RR Thank you [music fades in, plays alone for four seconds, fades out]. Vocab Swaps JL Hey, so in Season 2 we introduced the vocab swap, which was just our chance to look at some of the language that we use in, you know, our everyday lives. Things that maybe you were like, “Ugh I wish there was something else I could say in this instance.” You know, like “kill two birds for the price of one”? That’s not what you say at all [laughter]. SWB What—I have a series of questions! [Laughter] KL Is that like Payless BOGO? SWB Why are we killing birds and— [34:04] JL This is why I need you to tell me how to swap my vocabulary! KL Why are we killing birds and— SWB We’re not killing birds. JL Ok. So instead what we’re really trying to do here is find better things than what I’m currently saying right now. So, does anyone have any others besides killing birds for a vocab swap so that we can talk about this week? SWB I have one that I came across just recently that I just never thought about, which is so true for so many of these. And that is the term “grandfather clause.” So a grandfather clause, as you have probably heard in your life, is some kind of policy that is old and outdated and most people don’t have that policy, but because you had it before a certain time you get to keep it, right? And the term actually comes from after the Civil War, during Reconstruction in the South, in the 1890s. A bunch of Southern states started enacting things like poll taxes and literacy tests. And so of course those were designed to keep black people who had just recently been granted the right to vote from actually being able to vote. So the problem for the people who were enacting this legislation was that if you had poll taxes and literacy tests, that would also disenfranchise a lot of poor white voters, who were often illiterate as well. And so that meant that that would cause an uproar. So what they did to ensure that they could keep black people from voting without keeping white people from voting was enact this thing they called a grandfather clause. And that meant that if you or your family had had the right to vote prior to 1867, you could vote, even if you couldn’t pass the tests. So the 15th amendment was passed in 1870 and that’s when former slaves were given suffrage. So that means that in 1867, of course, no black people could vote. And in 1867, all of these white people could vote without passing any tests or paying taxes. And so the result is that white people ended up being grandfathered in, and black people had to follow the new rules. So that was declared unconstitutional in 1915 for reasons that I hope are pretty clear, but we still hear that word a lot. KL I’ve even worked at jobs where like I, you know, I miss some arbitrary cutoff and like the—the pensions weren’t available to me because I hadn’t been, you know, quote/unquote “grandfathered in.” SWB And so it’s like a term that we don’t really think about because you’re—you’re like, “Ok! Grandfathered in: that’s meaningless, right? Like that’s not—that’s not sensitive language.” But I think the history of that is super problematic, and I have found myself, you know, questioning using that phrase and sort of like questioning how common that phrase just sort of slips in in weird places. So, I don’t know, do you have any fun ideas for [chuckling] different ways to talk about grandfather clauses? [36:47] JL I really like legacy. So legacy policy or legacy clause or legacy rule. I think legacy pretty much describes what a lot of these instances are. KL Yeah and I think in some contexts you could say, you know, this is a historic rule or a historic guideline that we’re working with or whatever. I mean, I think then in some cases it’s actually a special case, and that’s how people are talking about it, which feels a little like, let’s actually call it what it is if it is a special case. SWB Right, or like you’re being granted an exception of some sort, yeah. Yeah. And it’s like such a little thing, and I bet most people don’t think that much about it when they say it, and also like you think like how often does that even come up? But it comes up surprisingly often in anything contractual, and I was actually a little bit bummed that that wasn’t something that I knew about, that I didn’t know like sort of the provenance of that language. And now that I know it just makes me think about how many historical terms come from places that I don’t really want to replicate. KL Totally. I feel like ever since we started this, I’ll find myself saying something and I’m like, “Is that what I really mean?” And, “Maybe I should explore that. Like, am I using it correctly?” So I’m glad that we’re doing this. SWB And I mean, you know, I don’t think it’s like—I don’t think anybody can be perfect with language. I think there is no such thing, right? Because context shifts all the time and audience shifts all the time, and if you are talking to people with different cultural backgrounds, expectations shift. But I do think that there’s something that’s so valuable about taking that moment and being like, is this just a thing people say without thinking? Or is this what I actually mean? Like, what am I communicating with this phrase, and am I communicating some things that might have consequences that I don’t intend? KL Yeah. A little bit more awareness and just I think it’s never a bad thing if you take a pause and think about what you’re saying. SWB I think a lot about habits and how powerful habits are, and I think that you can obviously learn a habit to—to trade one word for another. But, even broader than that, I think you can learn the habit of being more intentional with language, and so I think for me just talking about it on the show and like recording that and sending that out to the world gives me a really good reminder to check in with myself and take it seriously and to not brush that off. And I feel like that has been really good for me, and I hope that that’s good for some of our listeners too. KL I think so too. I was just going to say, “Fuck yeah,” because this feels like a Fuck Yeah. But we haven’t even gotten to that yet. [39:22] JL But we can! Fuck Yeah of the Week KL What is our Fuck Yeah of the Week? JL Our Fuck Yeah this week is fuck yeah to deleting apps from my phone. KL Oh boy! JL Yeah. See ya, apps! I’ve gone a little bit like clean-house wild recently because I have been like following some of the news that’s been like happening along in 2018 about this while time well spent movement which was originally coined by the people doing humanetech.com maybe a little bit co-opted by Facebook now. But there’s a bunch of companies that are sort of embracing this movement. So there was just recently Instagram was reporting that they are going to start showing you through their usage insights, the time spent on their app. So you can see how much time you are spending on Instagram. And Google just released some time management tools to their new Android P system, and Facebook and other apps are doing similar. So the thing is this whole idea of like, looking at, like, what is technology doing to us? Are we spending not just really too much time, but what kind of time are we spending with our apps? And do we know how much time we’re spending on our phones? SWB And I think like a lot of us just don’t know, because you see these stats about like number of times people look at their phone in a day or whatever and it’s like hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of times, and you do it without thinking. But I also, you know, I’m a big fan of cleaning house in my apps every once in awhile. It’s like a little—like my little Marie Kondo exercise. I got a new phone recently and I totally deleted a bunch of apps. I kind of went through and I was like, “Am I actually using these? How many of these are tracking data?” You know I had turned off a lot of that data tracking, but there’s this huge amount of stuff that’s being tracked. I deleted Facebook long, long ago because it’s super creepy and it’s a time suck. However, they—they also own Instagram, so I’m not sure that the tracking situation is any better for me now. But I do really appreciate any effort to kind of get people to kind of take stock of how technology has changed our lives and whether they’re happy with that. And if you know anything about me, you know I don’t go around like lauding big tech companies very much, and I don’t want to do that here because I think that like a lot of this is sort of like kind of a—a shallow response to a lot of negative press tech has had this year. But I do really think that, like, being able to take stock of what you’re getting from it and—and, like, have there been consequences to all the good things that you’ve gotten from technology? Right? Because there’s obviously a ton of good stuff I can say, like, about keeping in touch with friends and family and like being able to have instant access to like pictures of my nieces, which is pretty great for me. But then it’s like, what are the negatives that I often don’t take stock of? [42:08] JL Yeah it’s interesting, so I was like reading a bunch about this whole idea of like digital wellbeing, and how we can change it so that it’s—we’re just spending more time doing the things that we really like. So like, you know, once I deleted more things from my phone then what was left were the things that like maybe I enjoy more, like my Breaker podcasting app, you know? Or I do still have Instagram on my phone, but like again, I’m trying to figure out how to make that work in my life right now to like, I don’t know, where I’m not like hating myself after I’m like, “What did I just do?” So like the other morning, somehow, we got my son to daycare like really fast and I had like some extra time and I was just like scrolling in my kitchen, drinking coffee, like looking at Facebook. And I’m in this like just like local neighborhood group and there was just like—there was this thread and it was just like—it was about the Kendrick Lamar concert recently, [laughter] and I just couldn’t stop reading it. There was like 426 comments and I was like, the stupidity of some of like the people posting on this were just like—I was like—I just needed popcorn. Like I was just going through it, but then next thing I know it was 20 minutes! And I’m like reading through all these like stupid comments and I was like, “What am I doing?” And I was like, “How did this benefit me?” SWB I mean it’s—it’s kind of like watching crap TV, right? Where it’s like, it’s not—look: if you need a little mindless time, that’s ok. Everybody—everybody has their limit and needs some mindless time, and you are a busy mom of a young toddler and you got him to daycare and you had a little window of time. Like what are you supposed to do? Pick up Tolstoy? Like I don’t— JL But that’s like, you know, I could’ve—I could’ve walked to work in that time, which like I have been doing a little more of, or like I could’ve just like sat outside for a little bit and not looked at a screen. So that’s the thing I do think—and not to say that that’s not other people’s like mindless time or that I don’t watch like TV sometimes but, you know, it’s weird the other day like my husband was commenting about the fact that like, we like got a new couch last year and it’s not as comfortable as our old couch. And he’s like, “God this couch is just not comfortable.” I was like, “Yeah, but we don’t watch as much TV.” [Laughter] KL That’s such a good point. Yeah! JL So it’s like, if it’s just not there, like, you just won’t do it. So if I delete these apps, then like maybe I won’t spend as much time on my phone. SWB Totally! I guess I just mean, like, it’s cool if having some mindless time looking at an app sometimes is sort of, you know, like what you need at the end of a difficult day or just like it’s fine like I don’t want to shame anybody for wanting to— KL Yeah. [44:40] SWB—kind of— KL Or like just how you are going to spend 20 minutes at that moment. It’s fine. SWB Right. I mean like it’s just like when I watch House Hunters International on a plane [laughter] where like I just need to zone out and enjoy some me time. But I think it’s also a question of, like, when is that what you’re doing, and when is it that you’re just kind of like mindlessly wasting time and—and actually coming away from the experience feeling really unsatisfied? And—or just having that be, like, the default behavior. And so you know like, “Oh I’m not doing anything else so I guess I should watch crappy TV.” “I’m not doing anything else, so I guess I should play with my phone.” And, like, trying to be more aware of that. KL Yeah. I recently, like in the last couple of months, a friend of mine had told me about this app called Moment, which basically just tracks entire usage of your phone. So it tracks every app usage, every time you pick up your phone, every time you make a phone call, every—like every time you do anything on your phone. And I used it for like 36 hours and I was like, I [laughs] looked at it several times and I was just like, “I’m not ready to face this.” Like, I just can’t. However, it was part of an exercise I was doing to kind of figure out where I was spending my time in a day because I was kind of like, “I’m working so much.” And like maybe I could be a little bit more, you know, constructive, or like sort of package my time a little bit better so that I feel productive but also have some free time and like don’t feel guilty about it or whatever. And though I stopped using the app, I made a decision which has benefited me way more than using the app, and that is to not look at email while I’m in bed, and that I’m only allowed to start looking at email once I sit down at my desk for the day. And that was a huge shift and it has like improved my life, like, levels and levels. JL That’s awesome. I mean this goes back to our episode of Shannah, you know, we were talking about financial planning and like looking at a budget because until you make a budget, you don’t really know where your money is being spent. So I think until you use an app like that or start like thinking about his stuff, you don’t really—you can’t really tell how much time you’re spending on certain websites or certain apps. SWB And I think just like figuring out how much money you spend eating out or whatever, if you haven’t really been tracking it, you’re going to underestimate it. Like, I’m sure I would underestimate how much I use my phone, and I can definitely say, “Yeah, but it’s all this work stuff.” Right? It’s like, “Well, you know, like I have conference and then I’m in between meetings where I have to travel to them, so I’m like on Slack on my phone.” And it’s like yeah, that’s true but like, that’s some bullshit [laughs]. Like you—that’s not counting a lot of other stuff you’re doing. Especially I noticed something I do that I’m going to try to stop doing is like, I will go and kind of like mindlessly scroll Twitter and then like not tweet, and like consider tweeting a bunch of times and then not tweet. And like, I don’t have to tweet. That’s, like… the goal isn’t even that I need to tweet more. It’s just that, like, I want to be more intentional about when I want to part of that and when I’m not part of that, and mindlessly scrolling it, except for like it being a good way to sometimes get some headlines really quickly, like you get a sense of what’s happening in the world. You don’t need to do that for an hour and a half. You can like do that in five minutes. And if I’m not going to be actually like communicating with people and making connection and like contributing ideas, then like I should fucking close tab. But sometimes I am also that person who’s like, “I gotta get off Twitter.” And I close the tab and then like literally 30 seconds later I open a new tab of Twitter without realizing it! [48:21] KL My favorite is like, and then I’ll just like pick up my phone and look at it and I’m like [laughing], “What am I doing?!” JL Well that’s it for this week’s episode of No, You Go, the show about being ambitious—and sticking together. No, You Go is recorded in our home city of Philadelphia and produced by Steph Colbourn. Our theme music is by The Diaphone. Thanks to Rachel Robertson for being our guest today. If you like what you’ve been hearing, make sure you subscribe and rate us on your lovely app which you can use to listen to this podcast [laughs]. We all do. And it really is awesome because your support helps us spread the word. And we will be back next week so we will see you then [music fades in, plays alone for 30 seconds, fades out to end].

In this episode Rachel Robertson, Canadian Master of Sport, IUKL World Champion, and Owner of Return to Form Kinesiology & Pilates takes a moment to share our experiences running our fitness businesses from home. This is an excellent opportunity for novice trainers to gain some insight into all the minutia and major details that go into running your business smoothly. This episode we spend most of our time reviewing marketing strategies and business planning.

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation, turn those parenting lemons into lemonade! It might not seem like it, but your child is more predictable than you think—and each stage of your child's development, along with every meltdown, is a gateway to skill-building for your little one. Hear from early childhood experts Ellen Galinsky, the Chief Science Officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and Executive Director at Mind in the Making, and Rachel Robertson, the Education and Development Vice President at Bright Horizons as they discuss common parenting challenges and the science behind parenting that can turn frustration into great skills for life. Working Moms and the Mental Load Show Notes 1:01 - Learn about the motivation behind the Bright Horizons study on mental load. The full study results from the 2017 Modern Family Index put numbers to the issue. 1:23 - Read “The Default Parent” blog post by M. Blazoned. 2:43 - Ilene answers the question, “What was the high-level snapshot you got from the study?” ● 86 percent of working mothers handle all family and household responsibilities ● 76 percent of breadwinning moms manage the household vs. 22 percent of breadwinning dads 5:09 - Ilene describes how mental load plays out in her own life. 6:20 - Lisa posits one theory about mental load that explains how dads have tangible responsibilities and very specific tasks, but moms often shoulder all mental responsibilities, including all the things that need to be remembered. 9:15 - Lisa asks, “How can working moms lighten the mental load?” 9:44 - When thinking how to lighten the mental load, Ilene suggests two reflection questions: 1. Am I looking to solve the imbalance between myself and my partner? 2. Do I really want to share this load? (Which also means giving up decision-making.) 12:06 - Mental load affects new moms coming back to work from leave, which Bright Horizons discussed in a recent parent webinar, Life as a New Working Parent. 13:30 - Ilene says the research also shows dads want to be more involved in children's lives, are more likely than moms to give up a raise for more family time, and more than ever interested in flexible working hours. Hear our conversation with today's dads in podcast episode 16, “Talking Fatherhood with Millennial Dads.” 15:51 - Lisa talks about how millennial dads often feel like trailblazers, like the New York Mets player Daniel Murphy, who was criticized for taking paternity leave. 18:05 - Lisa makes the point that letting go is OK for moms to do, citing an article by Anne-Marie Slaughter, “The Real Holiday Magic Comes Not From Micromanaging, but Letting Go.” 18:47 - Lisa asks, “Can moms change or are they stuck being tiger moms?” Tiger moms are often characterized as keeping tight controls over their children or families. 22:15 - Lisa celebrates that working moms (and dads) are role models for their children, preparing the next generation for equality in parenting, as discussed in a previous podcast episode, Celebrating Working Mothers. 22:37 - Ilene does not believe in work-life balance that puts work on one side of the scale and parenting on the other side. Listen to the Bright Horizons webinar, Integrating Work and Life, to hear more about this dynamic. 23:43 - Follow this link to read or download the full study or search Modern Family Index on the Bright Horizons website, www.brighthorizons.com.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:57 Dr Angie at Dragon Con We catch up with Dr Angie Mattke and ask her about the talk on alternative medicine she gave at the Skeptrack at Dragon Con in Atlanta. http://skeptics.dragoncon.org 0:19:12 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard and Richard head for the Australian Museum and chat to Rachel Robertson about teaching science via robots. http://australianmuseum.net.au/science-festival   0:25:32 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson has another report from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. She chats to Michelle Franklin from Darwin Skeptics about how her work looking at bio control. http://www.brisbaneskeptics.org 0:36:08 Maynard and the question of quantum At Sydney Skeptics in the pub, Maynard finds out wha the average pubber knows about the quantum world. Also a chat with Ian Bryce who does actually know! Also... The Blue Castle Podcast http://thebluecastle.libsyn.com Folding Australia 2016 Origami Convention https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/folding-australia-2016-origami-convention-tickets-26347133987 Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients

First episode of 2015!  In this edition of BSN Radio we welcome Registered Kinesiologist and Pilates Instructor, Rachel Robertson.  Rachel tells us a little about herself and offers some insight into her evolution as a kettlebell sport competitor.  Rachel also offers personal training services through Ballistic Strength Nanaimo kettlebell gym in Nanaimo, BC.

An interview with Rachel Robertson from Seen2Help, the latest business news and how you can sign up to exclusive events and competitions with Biz’s brand new business club.

Are your kids emotionally resilient? Do they bounce back after they experience the big - and little - setbacks in life? Kids who are emotionally resilient perform better academically and socially - and that's what we're talking about in today's show. My guest is Rachel Robertson, director of education and development for Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Rachel is a nationally recognized expert in child behavior management and early childhood education and brings a wealth of knowledge to parents of kids of varying ages. In today's show we'll talk about: What does emotional resiliency look like? The impact of being a helecopter parent Signs to tell if your child is struggling with emotional resiliency Why optimism is such an important trait in kids How teaching kids to "transition" from task to task is vital Red flag scenarios that challenge resiliency Speicial needs of military families The importance of parental modeling It's a great topic for kids of all ages. I hope you stick around! References from this Podcast: Bright Horizons

I recommend the below books for use when teaching about slavery in the United States between 1700 and 1900 to students in intermediate-level grades. In some cases, I also include Google Lit Trips developed by teachers in the Teaching American History Grant program.Most Loved in All the World by Tonya Cherie HegaminUnder the Quilt of Night by Deborah HopkinsonFollow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette WinterA Voice of Her Own: A Story of Phyllis Wheatly, Slave Poet by Katherine LaskyAlec's Primer by Mildred Pitts WalterDaily Life on a Southern Plantation by Paul EricksonDiscovery Kids: Underground RailroadElijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul CurtisHenry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen LevineIf You Lived When There Was Slavery in America by Anna Kamma [Lit Trip by Laura Conway, Cathleen Mullen, and Rachel Robertson]If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad Ellen LevineMeet Addie: American Girl (Book One) by Connie PorterNight Boat to Freedom by Margot Thiels Raven [Lit Trip by Jill Hardin]Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom by Bettye StroudPriscilla and the Hollyhocks by Ann Broyles [Lit Trip by Jessica Graham]Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson [See this Lit Trip by Megan Leider and a companion lesson plan by Cynthia Weeden]Time For Kids Biographies: Harriet Tubman A Woman of Courage by the Editors of Time for Kids with Renee SkeltonUnderground Railroad Interactive Adventure by Allison LassiuerFreedom River by Doreen RappaportAlmost to Freedom by Vaunda Micheaux NelsonUnderground Railroad for Kids: From Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities by Mary Kay CarsonAlmost to Freedom by Vaunda Micheaux NelsonMukambu of Ndongo by Patricia Procopi [Lit Trip by Andrea May and Jordan Savitt]Lest We Forget: The Passage from Africa to Slavery and Emancipation: A Three-Dimensional Interactive Book with Photographs and Documents from the Black Holocaust Exhibit by Velma Maia ThomasUp the Learning Tree by Marcia K. VaughanJanuary's Sparrow by Patricia Pollaco (Note: This book contains graphic pictures and explicit text)Graphic Library: Graphic HistoryBrave Escape of Ellen and William Craft by Donald LemkeHarriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad by Michael Martin [Lit Trip by Melissa Rea and Shelita Oliver]Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion by Michael BurganJohn Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry by Jason GlaserEli Whitney and the Cotton Gin by Jessica Gunderson