I’m sorry to say that I’ve had to include a trigger warning at the start of the podcast episode out today, to warn listeners that some of the themes touched on throughout my recorded conversation with Helen Jeffries – a Senior Civil Servant in the UK Government, a prolific blogger on autism, a Trustee forContinue reading “On Autism, Conscientiousness, Self-Acceptance, and the Pursuit of Work-Life Balance as a Neurodivergent Person in a Neurotypical World – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW, FEATURING HELEN JEFFRIES”
Category Archives: Podcast
Emergency Podcast Episode: The Pursuit of Balance When You’re Living Through War
On 7th October 2023, the world woke up to horrific news of a terrorist attack in Israel. The trauma of this attack, and the war that has ensued, is far-reaching and multifaceted. And, as I write, it is still so raw and unfolding. With the help of my friend, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr IanContinue reading “Emergency Podcast Episode: The Pursuit of Balance When You’re Living Through War”
50th Celebration Episode Out Now
What do turning 4 and hitting 50 have in common? Together they mean that the podcast A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions is officially old enough to contain some wisdom, but still in its infancy and curious to learn more. This month not only marks the podcast’s 4th birthday, but also the major milestone ofContinue reading “50th Celebration Episode Out Now”
✨Take Part in the 50th Podcast Episode Celebration✨
The next podcast episode I’m producing marks a huge milestone in the life of A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions – it’s the podcast’s 50th episode! To celebrate, this episode will be different to my usual format with a few surprises, including a run-down of the TOP THREE most downloaded Work, Life Balance Lessons. I’d love toContinue reading “✨Take Part in the 50th Podcast Episode Celebration✨ “
Going Live on Instagram With Victoria Mortimer (AKA The Unlikely Accountant)! Join us Today at 14.00 BST
What are you doing at 14.00 (BST) today? If you’ve got 30 minutes and a cup of coffee, join me LIVE on Instagram with the incredible Victoria Mortimer ACA (aka The Unlikely Accountant)! We’ll be diving deeper into our recent podcast episode On Accountancy, Regaining Balance After Heartbreak, and the Power of a Good Night’sContinue reading “Going Live on Instagram With Victoria Mortimer (AKA The Unlikely Accountant)! Join us Today at 14.00 BST”
On Accountancy, Regaining Balance After Heartbreak, and the Power of a Good Night’s Sleep – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
When things feel right at work, it becomes so much easier to find a balance with everything else in life. And when things don’t, everything else can feel off kilter too. In the latest episode of the A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions podcast, I sit down with Victoria Mortimer, a chartered accountant whose careerContinue reading “On Accountancy, Regaining Balance After Heartbreak, and the Power of a Good Night’s Sleep – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW”
The Pursuit of Work-Life Balance When You’re Grieving – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
This Work, Life Balance Lesson episode is not an easy one to broach because it’s on a highly sensitive subject, and one which hits everyone in an individually unique way: grief, and the interplay between bereavement and work-life balance. I’m reminded of the old adage that there are only two sure things in life: deathContinue reading “The Pursuit of Work-Life Balance When You’re Grieving – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY”
On Legacy, Purpose, and Finding Work-Life Balance When You’re Working as a Politician and Elected Official – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
What do you want to be remembered for? It’s a heavy question, I know. But when it comes to calibrating your work-life balance and deciding how to spend your limited time and energy, it’s one worth asking. What really matters in the end? And when I look back on my life, what do I wantContinue reading “On Legacy, Purpose, and Finding Work-Life Balance When You’re Working as a Politician and Elected Official – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW”
My Happy Place
Outside the sun was shining, but I was happy cooped up in my new makeshift podcast studio this afternoon, recording yet another interview for A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions. Yes, as a result of some hardcore spring cleaning over the last couple of months, I’ve carved out a new, dedicated space in my homeContinue reading “My Happy Place”
How Does Feeling Judged Impact Your Work-Life Balance, and What Can You Do to Manage Your Reactions to it? – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
Do you ever feel judged for how you balance work with everything else in life? Or feel that people’s judgments about you – at work or in your personal life – impact your overall sense of balance? If so, you’re not alone. The subject of feeling judged, and the reactions it evokes, often arises inContinue reading “How Does Feeling Judged Impact Your Work-Life Balance, and What Can You Do to Manage Your Reactions to it? – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY”