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Mommy Labor NurseHollywood vs. Reality: Liesel + Jenna React to Birth on the Big Screen*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This week on the podcast, I had my sister Jenna come on the show for a fun and light hearted episode that I’m really excited to share with you gu...2024-12-1841 min

Mommy Labor NurseThe 'Too Shy to Ask' Birth Questions: Liesel's Unfiltered Answers (Part 2)*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This week I am back to answer your most embarrassing birth questions, part 2! I had so much fun with last week’s episode, I just had to come back and an...2024-12-1119 min

Mommy Labor NurseThe 'Too Shy to Ask' Birth Questions: Liesel's Unfiltered Answers (Part 1)Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** Happy New Year podcast fam! If you are listening to this in real time, then you know that this is the very first episode of 2023, and we’re kicking off th...2024-12-0425 min

Mommy Labor NurseNo Question is Off-Limits: Liesel's L&D AMA*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I’m excited to be answering some questions submitted by listeners from the podcast hotline! First, we have a mom-to-be wh...2024-11-2727 min

Mommy Labor NurseBehind the Scenes in L&D: Liesel Spills the Tea*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I’m joined by my sister and MLN team member, Jenna, for a fun get-to-know-me style episode. Usually, I’m the one...2024-11-2034 min

Better Me with BodyByBreeEmpower YOU for Labor and Delivery with Liesel TeenEver wondered how to make childbirth a more empowering experience? Join us as Liesel Teen, a labor and delivery nurse and the founder of Mommy Labor Nurse, shares her expert insights and practical advice for expectant mothers. Liesel discusses the essentials, from understanding your hospital options and crafting a flexible birth plan to natural methods for inducing labor and preventing tearing. Her unique blend of humor and straightforwardness makes complex medical topics both accessible and engaging, ensuring you feel prepared and confident as you approach labor.Liesel doesn't shy away from common labor concerns, addressing everything from...2024-07-0345 min

Live Clean Talk DirtyS2 Ep6 - Q&A with Jess and LieselYour most burning questions answered! Join Jess and Liesel this week as they answer the questions from you our listeners. Some of these were...well...interesting!! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ Disclaimer: The Live Clean Talk Dirty Podcast and content posted by Live Clean Talk Dirty is done so solely for general informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or Instagram is at the users own risk. It is not intended as a substitution for the advice of a quali...2024-04-1840 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 168: Doubting Your Ability as a Fiction Writer? 3 Surefire Ways to Know You’re Called to This PathFull show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep168 **************************** FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot 2023-05-1120 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 152: Story Slowing Down? The Truth About Pacing and How to Write a Book That Never Stalls OutFull show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep152 Get on the waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee 2023-01-3122 min

Mommy Labor NurseWhat (and What Not!) to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Birth and a Bit About Eating During Labor This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we are chatting about hospital bags! For a first-time mom, I was SUCH a slacker when it came to packing my hospital bag for labor. I was lucky I didn’t go into labor a few weeks early, because I would not have been prepared! For my second birth, I was way more organized and prepared. Because I know this is a very buzz-worthy topic when it comes to birth prep, I thought it only made sense to make an episode out of it! You se...2023-01-3030 min

Mommy Labor NurseYour Most Embarrassing Birth Questions Answered - Part 2 This week I am back to answer your most embarrassing birth questions, part 2! I had so much fun with last week’s episode, I just had to come back and answer more of your questions because we got so many good ones! Not only are these “Ask Me Anything” style episodes fun, but it’s my hope that they are really informational and educational for you as well. We all have questions that we might be a little embarrassed to ask our provider (even I do!), but have no fear, I’m here to...2023-01-0919 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 144: Balancing the Details You Include in Your Story, Even If You’re a New AuthorFull show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep144 FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail **************************** Connect With...2022-12-1521 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 141: Ever Think About How Blessed You Are to Be Able to Write? The Importance of Gratitude in AuthoringFull show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep141 Gratitude is all the rage these days. The most intelligent and successful people know it's key to a full and happy life. In this episode, I go into my thoughts on gratitude and how it applies to us as writers, authors, and human beings on a journey. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving week! Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee 2022-11-2214 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 140: Harlequin Romance Author Reveals Secrets of Being Traditionally PublishedFull Show Notes Here: wwwauthorlkhill.com/post/ep140 In today's interview, I talk to Harlequin romance author Anna J. Stewart. We discuss: 1) How traditionally publishing works 2) How trad authors get paid 3) Writing for a small press vs a big press 4) How to juggle and differentiate ensemble casts of characters 5) Building promotional material directly into your story 6) And more! Give today's video a watch and discover the nuances of being traditionally published! Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill...2022-11-1737 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 139: Fictional Characters Not Cooperating? Try This!Full show notes: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep139 In this video, I address a problem that many fiction authors have: when they start trying to plot, their characters simply stop cooperating, which stops the author from moving forward with their story. I talk about: 1) What this means and why it's happening 2) Why it's both a good and a bad thing 3) The 3 things you need to stop this from happening ever again. Give today's video a watch, and make sure to hit like and subscribe so you don't miss any...2022-11-1516 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 138: Stumped by the Success of Crime Fiction? Why Crime & Mystery Sell Fiction Books with Detective Author Adam RichardsonFull show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep138 **************************** FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR AUTHORS: https://bit.ly/TPAEmail **************************** 2022-11-1040 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 137: Having Trouble Finishing Your Story? Here’s Why and How to Fix It!Full show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep137 Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee FREE PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10Plot **************************** (Where possible, I use affiliate links.) Check out CONVERTKIT, the NUMBER ONE EMAIL...2022-11-0819 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 135: Bland Character Voices? Craft Powerful, Distinctive Voices for Fiction Characters with Nicole YorkFull Show Notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep135 In this video interview, I speak with accomplished author Nicole York, who is a photographer, a content writer, and now a fiction author. After so many years and so much experience in the business, Nicole is a wealth of knowledge and information when it comes to effective authoring. We discuss: 1) Storytelling through various mediums 2) How to craft powerful character voices 3) The balance of trusting your audience vs. holding their hands 4) The true definition of character voice 5) Why you...2022-10-2835 min

Mommy Labor NurseA Get-to-Know Liesel as an L&D Nurse Interview This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm joined by my sister and MLN team member, Jenna, for a fun get-to-know-me style episode. Usually, I'm the one interviewing other people, but this week Jenna is going to interview me so that you can get to know me better, professionally and personally! You'll hear about how I got started in L&D, my L&D superpower, what I'd be doing if I wasn't a labor and delivery nurse, and a whole lot more. Pregnancy to-dos piling up...2022-10-2431 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 134: Recording Your Own Fiction Audiobooks with Author Andrew J. O’BrienFull show notes here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep134 In this interview with author Andrew J. O'Brien, we talk about how he has ventured into recording his own audiobooks. It may sound like a daunting task, and perhaps it is for some. But Andrew makes it sound relatively simple and straight forward. We cover: 1) the best software to use 2) Settings and levels for that software 3) What ACX wants and expects for uploaded audio files 4) How recording your own audiobooks can help create a deeper bond with our characters 2022-10-1338 min

Mommy Labor NurseLiesel and Jenna's Live Reactions Birth Scenes in the Media This week on the podcast, I had my sister Jenna come on the show for a fun and light hearted episode that I'm really excited to share with you guys. Jenna and I watched some birth videos - but not the kind of birth videos that you're thinking of! - and react to them live on the episode. I thought it'd be interesting coming from me as a labor and delivery nurse and from Jenna, who you know has never been pregnant and doesn't have any kids. 2022-08-0141 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 109: Characters Lacking Direction? 2 Things You Must Know to Write Memorable CharactersIn this episode, I talk about 2 things you MUST know about the characters in your fictional novel if you want to write them successfully in the world you've created. These include: 1. Their External (Physical/Short Term) OOD and 2. Their Internal (metaphysical/Long Term OOD. Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_prolificauthor Tik Tok (For Readers): https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlkhill Tik Tok (For Authors): https://www.tiktok.com/@theprolificauthor Author...2022-05-1009 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 108: The Difficulty of Selling Interracial Romance with Author Carina AlyceFull Show notes: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep108 In this video, I with romance author Carina Alyse about where she is in her author journey, what her struggles are, and what she plans to do moving forward. Among other things, we talk about: Book marketing The difficulty of selling interracial romance Monthly promos, in-house promos, and PCP Ads Trying for the USA Today Best Seller List The Psychology of Book Covers And more! Follow Carina on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Carina-Alyce/e/B086WQRWCT Itsy Bitsy Blog Tours: https://itsybitsybookbits.com...2022-05-0531 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 107: Not Sure Which Publishing Route to Take? 6 Key Differences Between Traditional and Indie PublishingFull Show Notes Here: https://www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep107 In this video, I talk about 6 differences between traditional publishing and self or indie publishing. I'll discuss the pros and cons and what each difference means for you, the aspiring author. These include: Book Production Percentage of Royalties Kept Advanced Royalties vs. Income Growth Marketing Efforts What You're Allowed to Write How Often You're Allowed to Publish Let's Connect on Social Media: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th...2022-05-0312 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkEmpathy and Connection for Start-ups: an interview with Selfless.ly- Joshua Driver And so it's always been confusing to me why startups don't think about their culture from day one. And because we spend so much of our wake time at work, especially on our stage and the positive vibes or feelings you get out of helping others or contributing to the betterment of your community or society or making a difference for somebody else is such an important experience I think everybody should have, INTRO Why aren’t we focusing on culture from Day 1? Today, we look at building connection in th...2021-10-1350 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkLead Like a Human: an interview with Adam Weber– Adam Weber One of the I think keys to genuine empathy is through consistent one on one and how you display empathy, like, structurally inside of an organization. So, for example, a one on one is that place where as a manager, you can create safety with your team and with your direct reports and create a vulnerable relationship where you really do know what's going on inside of their world in their life INTRO Sometimes, when you hear from leaders, you are inundated with their success stories: their key tips to making your life or c...2021-09-2952 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkTo See It, Be It: an interview with Max Yoder- Max Yoder That divine middle is emotional liberation, where I can be compassionate and show compassion to an individual. But I do not need to carry whatever it is that they are feeling, right, not my responsibility to. And the thing about the thing that I think this is so important for me in my life is I think this was my biggest blocker, my biggest blocker to grow like something that I may have gone through my whole life and never addressed if it were not for something like Lessonly. INTRO When companies an...2021-08-2557 min

Mommy Labor NurseRyland is 1! Liesel Recounts Her Past Year of Being a Mom of 2 I’ve got a special episode for you guys this week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! I had the chance to sit down with Tiffany, my good friend and business partner here at MLN, in honor of my second baby’s first birthday. We talked all about this past year – the struggles and the wins – and what it’s like to be a mom of 2. Feeling alone on your postpartum journey? CLICK HERE to get supportive tips and advice from an L&D nurse and veteran mom sent straight to your inbox each week! Have...2021-08-231h 57

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkHuman Skills Are Business Skills: an interview with Joe Staples- Joe Staples For anybody listening, you can learn empathy. It's not something that somebody should go. You know, I'm not an empathetic. So I'm just going to stay the way I am. INTRO Human skills ARE business skills. You cannot create lasting, high-performing teams without paying attention to and caring for the actual humans on your team. This is something that my guest, Joe Staples, has seen again and again in his years of work. We are going to talk about tips and tactics to build connection (hint...2021-07-2047 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkAn Awakening: Embodied Empathy for Leaders- Tegan Trovato There's an awakening happening in corporations and people are now choosing their jobs based on values. And that will force organizations who aren't already inclined to that thinking to really start rethinking their approach to caring for their people and the beautiful thing. NEW INTRO Today, we talk about the awakening that is happening in the workforce as a result of COVID, change, and choice. How workers are choosing jobs based on values and what top leaders are doing to welcome and nurture the whole person at work. 2021-07-0645 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkThe Pulse of Your People: Optimizing Workplace Support During Crisis and COVIDNick Smarrelli But at the end of it, you know, you can't be listening to the reality. It can't be you can't be talking about how fantastic things are when things don't feel fantastic because then you lose all credibility and that's what people want. I think in leadership these days. I can get really snarky when technology is not working well for me…just ask my family. Chromecast under functioning, the link refusing to load. All of it can seem like a lot. But the biggest frustrations come when the technology that I need for wo...2021-06-2239 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkWe Are Humans First: Empathy and International Teams- Jorge Vargas And sometimes we forget that at work. We forget that in other scenarios. And at the end of the day, work is important and matters. But but it's work. And we are we're humans and we're people. And we were feelings and we're joy. We're sadness first. And that ends up having a huge influence and work at the end of the day and not recognizing that it's a little bit naive and dismissive of it makes us better workers if we actually are a little more self-aware about how we're feeling, our emotions in general. 2021-06-0851 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkHow to Mainstream Mindfulness and Operationalize CompassionThis is the Handle with Care: Empathy at Work podcast. I’m your host, Liesel Mindrebo Mertes helping you build a culture of care and connection through empathy at work. MUSICAL TRANSITION Welcome to Season 2. Empathy matters. It isn’t just some squishy personality trait, it is a set of skills and a capacity for connection that you can develop, if you have the desire. And that is what season 2 is all about. I am going to introduce you, in each episode, to a leader that is purposefully building connection and engagement at work. They will share best practices, the ways that hav...2021-05-2545 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkSupport for Those Struggling with the Disease of Addiction: an interview with Wendy Noe- Wendy Noe We are we have been dealing with a crisis with with the disease of addiction. And again, I think that we can see that because we're talking about it more than we've ever talked about it. And that's because we're seeing so many people affected by it. But it is a it's a huge health crisis that we're living in right now. It's just gigantic. And I don't think, quite honestly, we've seen the worst of it at this point. INTRO Hi everybody. Today we are talking about the disease of addiction. There is so...2021-04-1247 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkHow to Stop Asian Hate and Support our Asian Friends and Colleagues: an interview with Tara VanderWoude- Tara VanderWoude That has been so supportive of me, is just knowing that I'm not in it alone, not alone individually, but then not even alone as as a Korean American, as an Asian-American, but that there are others cross ethnic, cross racial who who care about this and who want to learn, grow and who want to take action when necessary toward toward the this hatred and this anti Asian sentiment of this past year plus. INTRO Anti-Asian hate crimes have skyrocketed over the last year. There have been disturbing sto...2021-03-3049 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkLayoffs, Trauma, and Disordered Identity: An Interview with Jon TesserJon Tesser Do I have value? Do I have skills? Am I ever going to get a job again? Is am I worthy? Am I worthy? I mean, it gets down to this idea of shame and worthiness. It gets really deep, right? This idea that I'm not worthy because I don't have a job. INTRO In today’s episode, we are talking about the trauma of lay-offs. And this is a rich conversation. We are going to talk about how to fire someone with empathy, what it looks (and sounds like) when employers pile on the s...2021-03-1641 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkE. coli, Cancer, and Cascading Grief: an interview with Jill HardingJill Harding Whenever I share those stories, people like you look so, so optimistic and you're so bubbly on life with what you've been through. And I said because at the end of the day, my kiddos fortunate, they have taught me a lot about life in ways that I don't know if we didn't go through those experiences, one, I could have taught them as a parent. And secondly, I learned a lot by their endurance, resilience and what they all went through. INTRO Sometimes in life, one disruptive life event falls fast on...2021-03-0343 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkAlcohol, Addiction and Life in Recovery: an interview with Mike Thibideau- Mike Thibideau But it's been. A really meaningful way to to change a lot of things about myself that were the underlying cause of like kind of what I went back to before, like I didn't I I didn't know why people would like to be sober and the reality is, is because they don't hate themselves. If you don't if you don't hate who you are, then just existing in your own skin isn't a miserable state of existence and finally learning to come to peace with those things. Is what really navigating recovery has been all about.2021-02-151h 02

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMiscarriage and Meaning: an Interview with Danielle IrelandMiscarriage and Meaning: an Interview with Danielle Ireland - Danielle Ireland It was four or five different nurses came in one at a time and just held my hand and looked me in the eye and told me her story of loss was a miscarriage. And and I don't remember I don't remember their faces. I don't remember their names. But I just remember each each time it was like this wave of relief. And I'm still feeling it now talking about it like hearing I lost two and then I had to. I had to and I...2021-02-0149 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkLighting the Dark: Cari Hahn on Breast Cancer- Cari Hahn And I and I remember being on my hands and my knees rocking back and forth, screaming at the top of my lungs. I just was so devastated. And I think I was breathing all of it. I was breathing the fact that I had had cancer. I was grieving the fact that I had worked so hard and that I had left so little for myself INTRO My guest today is Cari Hahn, a breast-cancer survivor and the founder of Karma Candles. Cari talks about the challenges or breast cancer, the...2021-01-2140 min

Mommy Labor NurseDo Working out and Pregnancy Mix?In today’s episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we’re going to set the record straight on pregnancy fitness! I’m interviewing Sarah Kuhn, a prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist and the founder of Juna! Pregnancy to-dos piling up already? Get your FREE Second Trimester Prep Pack to create your registry with ease and know you’re staying on track! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver...2021-01-1152 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkCOVID, Leadership, and Reducing Stigma: an interview with Arwen-Widmer-Bobyk- Arwen Widmer-Bobyk I have no problem having everybody know that I had COVID. I don't I don't feel I don't feel that that is a reason for shame. After all, we are literally in the midst of a global pandemic and tens of millions of people have this and often through no fault of their own. INTRO Today, we talk about leadership and COVID, how the virus gives us a chance to model a different openness and acceptance-without-judgment and how throw-away comments can trigger cycles of shame and judgment. My guest tod...2020-12-2959 min

Mommy Labor NurseMy Mom's Two VERY Different Birth Stories!In this episode, my mom and sister join the podcast to talk about our two vastly different birth stories! Want to erase anxiety and actually feel excited about birth? Get instant access to my FREE Birth Workshop to learn tons of pain-coping strategies and actionable tips today! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our...2020-12-2159 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkHurting Yet Whole: an Interview with Liuan Huska- Liuan Huska And so I. I felt like when people were able to say to me, you're not just like something to be fixed, but we can actually learn from what you're going through and what you have to offer as someone who is suffering is valuable and actually may be central to our human experience, is not marginal in something that we just put on the aisles. INTRO My guest today is Liuan Huska. Liuan is the speaker and the author of a tremendous book, just released this month by IVP Press cal...2020-12-151h 00

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 40: Write What You Fear to Write with Amanda WarneThanks so much for listening today. Read full show notes HERE. If you found value in today's story, do me a favor and drop me a review on iTunes. It would help me out a ton! I so appreciate all of your support! Make sure to join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/ Support my D.E.A.D Boxed set here: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent Hop on a FREE 15-minute Story Clarity Call with me to see if I can be helpful to...2020-12-0948 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 39: Dreadful Fiction Dialogue? 2 Tips and 3 Resources to Make it PopThanks so much for listening today. Read full show notes HERE. If you found value in today's story, do me a favor and drop me a review on iTunes. It would help me out a ton! I so appreciate all of your support! Make sure to join the free Prolific Author community here: www.facebook.com/groups/theprolificauthor/ Support my D.E.A.D Boxed set here: https://books2read.com/DeadSilent Hop on a FREE 15-minute Story Clarity Call with me to see if I can be helpful to...2020-12-0711 min

Mommy Labor NurseA Fellow Labor Nurse’s Birth Story! (Part 2)In this episode, my business partner and personal friend Tiffany shares her empowering unmedicated birth story with her second son, Callan. Want to birth without an epidural? Get the FREE Natural Birth Prep Pack for the confidence you need, because simply wanting it might not be enough! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our...2020-11-241h 05

Mommy Labor NurseA Fellow Labor Nurse's Birth Story! (Part 1) In this episode, my business partner and personal friend Tiffany shares her birth story and difficult postpartum experience with her first son, Wyatt. Want to feel confident before your epidural birth? Get the FREE Epidural Birth Prep Pack to gain a sense of control before the big day! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram...2020-11-171h 17

Mommy Labor NurseErin’s Redemptive Unmedicated Hospital Birth!In this episode, Erin shares her traumatic birth story with her twin daughters and her redemptive unmedicated birth story with her son. Want to birth without an epidural? Get the FREE Natural Birth Prep Pack for the confidence you need, because simply wanting it might not be enough! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join...2020-11-0247 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkA New Normal: Char Simpson on life after the death of her soulmate- Char Simpson You've got to create this new normal. You just got to find what makes you happy. And create this new normal and what makes you happy may be almost very, very different from what it was with your husband, but it's just you. And so you you weren't meant to just be miserable. Life's going to be good. INTRO My guest today is Char Simpson. To her many Instagram followers, she is known as the Traveling Black Widow, an older, beautiful Black woman traveling the world…or traveling regionally during COVID, offering tips...2020-10-2648 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkDead bunnies, COVID meltdowns, and other empathy failures: personal reflections from Liesel Mertes Liesel Mertes It's been a pretty eventful and emotional week and a half in my house now with six people in the house. There's always high emotion throw into the mix that two of my children are preadolescents. And you can guess all of the back and forth that go on. But this last week and a half has had some particular inflection points. We had a beloved family pet die. We've been quarantined because of a possible COIVD diagnosis. And there's just been a lot of general stress in...2020-10-1316 min

Mommy Labor NurseHow Has Liesel’s Postpartum Experience Been? Part 1 of 2In this episode, my Mommy Labor Nurse team members and I discuss my second postpartum experience with Ryland! Not sure how to care for yourself down there after birth? Access our FREE Postpartum Essentials Checklist to know you’ve got what you need to feel clean and comfortable while you’re healing from birth. Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @momm...2020-10-051h 08

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkHe is a Gift and Every Day is Enough: Cerebral Palsy- Peter Kline I'm never doing enough, never doing enough of working enough with them and never doing enough therapy outside of therapy hours with them and knowing the importance of that, but also trying to manage the responsibility and guilt that comes along with that while also, also being clear on. But every day with him is a gift and every day is enough. That's it. It's it's holding those two things together that often feels very difficult, but that's kind of what we're given to manage. INTRO My guests today are Janice Mc...2020-09-281h 00

Mommy Labor NurseLiesel Interviews an NP About Women’s Health: PCOS, Fertility, Endometriosis, and More!In this episode, I interview my friend Brookes, a nurse practitioner, all about women's health! We talk about PCOS, fertility, endometriosis, and more! Prenatal care feeling tricky to navigate? My FREE 45 Minute Workshop will teach you what to expect, educate you about important tests and procedures, and ensure you’re making the most of your prenatal care! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be su...2020-09-2851 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at Work“So, no babies?”: Megan Flinn on survival and goodness- Megan Flinn I have, I have faced my own deep, like I have survived the thing, I think a lot of people have the great wounding or the great pain point of their life. And for those of us who have faced and wrestled through it and acknowledge it changes us. We then can turn to others and kind of say, like, I've been to my deepest, darkest parts of myself and come out on the other side like. That's possible for you too, the hope of that is true for everybody, INTRO Today’s conversation is a...2020-09-1447 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMy Son has an Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Interview with Chrissy Brack- Chrissy Brack But if you want to know what it's like to be a special needs parent, it's pretty much like this year all the time, in a way, maybe with like less threat of death around every corner. Like there's not like that that like pandemic piece of it. But as far as the amount of hurdles and unknowns and what's going to happen and what's that going to look like and how do I even put anything into place to get through? We'll make a plan for one week and then everything changes the next week. Right...2020-08-3148 min

Mommy Labor NurseDoulas? What Do They Do? Oh, Also Liesel Had the Baby!In this episode, my friend Stephanie and I talk about everything doula! Want to feel in control before birth? Use our FREE Birth Plan Templates to take the first step towards the birth experience you desire. Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! A...2020-08-2452 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkThe Fine Art of Waiting: Stacey Ballard on Chronic Illness- Stacey Ballard I think the most important thing is that 40 percent of Americans live with at least one chronic illness, 40 percent of Americans. So we all know somebody who lives with chronic illness. And so we we know that those people are out there working right now, just like I had to work, whether I felt good or bad. So we just need to be nice to each other even. You know, we need to understand that we're all going through something, whether it's chronic illness, whether it's addiction, whether you're in an abusive relationship. We are a...2020-08-1754 min

Mommy Labor NurseHas Liesel Had The Baby Yet? Maybe…But Let’s Hear An Unmedicated Birth Story!In this episode, Samantha shares her powerful unmedicated birth story with her third using mindfulness and meditation techniques! Want to birth without an epidural? Get the FREE Natural Birth Prep Pack for the confidence you need, because simply wanting it might not be enough! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, t...2020-08-1044 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkLiving with a rare, terminal disease: Dustin Kaehr and HATTR- Dustin Kaehr And I think there are some people that are so scared of dying that they never truly live. And so so I think if we can help people understand how to truly live. Because once you get that. Once I have that, I'm way more understanding. INTRO Dustin Kaehr is many things. He is a leadership and business coach. He is a trainer and speaker and author and entrepreneur. And he is all of these things while living with a terminal disease, HATTR, that has no cure. HATTR is genetic, passed through his famil...2020-08-0748 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkBe Strong and Courageous: Teen Suicide and a Father’s HeartWade Brown While there are plenty of opportunities to be angry, we don't want to be angry. We don't. Joshua was a beautiful, beautiful young man. And Joshua is not suicide. Joshua is a 14-year-old who did an adult thing in a moment of weakness and we'll never know why. He's a kid that did an adult thing. He's not suicide. And so, you know, it's important for us to demonstrate to our kids. And I try to do it at work as well. We choose love and grace. We do. INTRO This is the second Ha...2020-07-191h 06

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkHow can I honor her? Jason Seiden on life and meaning after his daughter’s suicide- Jason Seiden That meant that I would gladly, if I could be the last person ever lose a child. I would I would take that on, if I could, to say it like that's how horrible it is that I don't ever want anybody else to feel it. And so other folks actually telling me that they're happy and that they're like, I think they would feel like I would feel worse, like rubbing it in. - Jason Seiden But actually, no, you know, that's it's the opposite. Like live your life. And tell me y...2020-07-0649 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkRacism, Loss, and Living while Black: an interview with Fred Brown- Fred Brown That was difficult. And that the kind of person I am or what people expect from me is to not flinch in the face of adversity. I could never grieve. In a meaningful way. And I've never grieved in a meaningful way because. The role I typically play in this society that I live in is the caretaker provider and supporter. So. You know, I remember one time I got emotional and people looked at me and it was like. Their whole construct of strength was like in question for years and years and years. I just...2020-06-221h 01

Mommy Labor NurseHave a Question About Breastfeeding? Liesel Interviews a Lactation Expert!In this episode, I interview my friend Sandy, an IBCLC, and we answer all of your breastfeeding questions! Not sure how to care for yourself down there after birth? Access our FREE Postpartum Essentials Checklist to know you’ve got what you need to feel clean and comfortable while you’re healing from birth. Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @momm...2020-06-1554 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkEverything Fell Apart: Cancer, Miscarriage, Divorce, and Infant Loss. An Interview with Molly Huffman- Molly Huffman A year after Tage died, I had processed so much that by the time my husband left, I, I was I was definitely anxious and really struggling at that point. But then there was this little bit of just, a I had to laugh and maybe that was all I could do to keep from drowning, but it was just like, are you kidding me? Like this, too. This is unreal. You like this. This can't happen to people this much loss. INTRO Sometimes in life, it seems like one loss piles on to...2020-06-0850 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMy partner is dead: drunk driving and sudden death. An interview with Barry Hoyer - Barry Hoyer All of my friends have kind of treated this is like the loss of a husband or a wife, like it has the exact same gravity. Yeah. Work, it's. It's an interesting conversation at work. My my V.P. is also gay, and we're roughly the same age and we've started an LGBTQ employee resource group. So my name is very out there in the company as being the leader of this group. And so it's definitely not an aspect of myself that I've ever felt the need to hide at work. Quite a few people s...2020-05-2546 min

Mommy Labor NurseDon’t Worry About Being THAT Pregnant Lady, It Might Save Your Baby! Maria Topper is a 23 year old mom of 2, blogger, and activist. She lives in Germany with her blended family. She uses her voice and social channels to talk about motherhood and its realities. At 19 years old she found out she was pregnant. She was living in a foreign country and a seemingly normal pregnancy turned into any mom to be worst scenario when doctors refused to listen to her and she developed eclampsia. She delivered a baby at 30 weeks via emergency C-section, and her baby girl spent 6 weeks in the NICU. Adjusting to life after the NICU wasn’t easy and sh...2020-05-1846 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkFront-line workers & the stress of being essential: an interview with Seth Morales- Seth Morales Those folks have had their eyes closed to this central, frontline workforce. And I think the lights have turned on and many people are starting to realize that this essential frontline workforce that is delivering packages to your front door, making sure that certain type of food or consumer good products are making it to the grocery store or anyone else's household. It it's a priority and it it matters. INTRO We are deep into the COVID-19 quarantine. My thoughts are ranging widely and, a few nights ago, I found myself pondering the...2020-05-1128 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at Work“Action is the best way to help”: reform for restaurants in COVID-19. An interview with Serena SuhSerena Suh The whole pandemic impacting our economy and the restaurant industry is a big, big event. But in the end, why is that so catastrophic is because of the ways that restaurant workers and the restaurant industry have not been given safety nets. And it's a bigger issue than the issue itself will not go away once the pandemic goes away. Right. And I think that this is a time when actually it's just an opportunity for us to see the underlying issue and immediate relief, such as advocacy, buying out and checking up on your f...2020-04-2628 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkAlcohol, Self-Soothing, & the Coronavirus: an interview with David Mills- David Mills But I promise you, anyone who's hearing this. There are absolutely incredible things about you that other people see that you don't see. So be gentle with yourself. Be gentle with yourself, because there's always gonna be parts of yourself that you personally you don't feel like you can fully with. And there's a lot of ways to address that. Alcohol is one of the ways. There are a lot of other ways, too. INTRO This is a special, COVID-19 edition of the Handle with Care podcast. In these unstable times, we are shining light on sto...2020-04-1330 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkCOVID-19 and Catering: Insights from the Pirate Ship- Matt Mills You care about their family; you care about each other's success and what you're doing. And you never want to. You never want to see anyone suffer, especially from things out of their control. As far as our, personally, with my business, I was telling them the first person and not get paid, it's gonna be me or will be me or is me. So as far as the restaurants go, it's just such a tenuous thing. - Liesel Mertes Hi, this is Liesel with the Handle with Care podcast. Perhaps you...2020-03-2920 min

Mommy Labor NurseSienna’s Vaginal Breech Birth!In this episode, my friend Sienna shares her crazy vaginal breech birth and postpartum experience! Want to birth without an epidural? Get the FREE Natural Birth Prep Pack for the confidence you need, because simply wanting it might not be enough! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million...2020-03-1633 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkLiving with Depression: an Interview with Paul Ashley- Paul Ashley Because it dismisses it dismisses who who I am or whoever that person is. You're saying it, too. It dismisses who their whole self is. Yes. Right. Again, the dichotomy of the fact that I have depression, yet I'm a hoot to be at be at a party with or are both true and at the same time. And if you dismiss either part of that, like all, if you're depressed, you can have fun. If you're fine, you can be depressed. Right. You're basically saying I'm not me, and that's offensive. INTRO...2020-03-1638 min

Mommy Labor NurseLiesel Answers Your Most Common Breastfeeding Questions - Part 2In this episode, I do an extended Q&A taking questions that you guys have given me about breastfeeding - part 2! Here are the questions we go over! How long should my baby nurse at each feeding? How do I know if baby is finished? How do I really know if my baby is getting enough milk? What to do if my baby is having difficulty latching? How does ovulation play into breastfeeding? Can you still get pregnant while you breastfeed? What do I do about leaking breasts? What to do about sore nipples? Clogged ducts...2020-03-0948 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkDissolved Adoption: Shame, Isolation, & Painful Choices– Adam Bryan And in this, the first time we've talked publicly about this, because this gets a really people get shamed. This is this is a really black mark on many families. And they get kicked out of churches, they get kicked out of neighborhoods, they get kicked out of families where the grandparents or the parents will say, you know, how can you do that to a child? How can you consider that and will kick people out of families in shame? - Allie Bryan I mean, shame, the biggest....2020-03-0155 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMental Health, Stigma, and Suicide: a Chinese-American Perspective– Karen Ng Do we mention suicide? Do we use that word? And there was a lot of reluctance. My mom's gut reaction was no. How could we tell people that she took her own life? You know how. How shameful. You know, what would people think? And it would it would. It has implications for the family that somehow it was their fault because she killed herself. And why would she do that? She comes from a good family. She had more than most people in this world and must have something to do with her family....2020-02-0937 min

Fiction Story Blueprint: Secrets to Writing Powerful Fiction Readers Can’t Put Down; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious mind, psychology, spiritualityEp 4 - The Great Fiction Debate: Plotting vs. Pantsing. Why it Doesn’t Make the Slightest Bit of DifferenceFull Show Notes Here: www.authorlkhill.com/post/ep004 Book a session of Master Storyteller Coaching with me: https://bit.ly/storytheme Get on the Waitlist for Master Storyteller here: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/7b473a5bee Free PDFs: 5 Steps to Planning the Beginning, Middle, and End of Your Fiction Story: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/15ce876ece 7 Ways to Sell Your Book Every Month Without Breaking the Bank: https://liesel-k-hill.ck.page/6ab8a5aa2e 10 Plot-Thickening Events that Every Fiction Best Seller Includes: https://bit.ly/10...2020-02-0317 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkLiving with PTSD: an interview with Elsie IudicelloAnd I think that was when I really learned that, you know, all our healing doesn't happen at the same time. I think I was very impatient to just get better. I just wanted everything to go away. And I didn't realize that, you know, I had accumulated trauma from some past events and then from this event. And there was so many different aspects to healing. INTRO Today, we are talking about post-traumatic-stress disorder: what it looks like in the life of one woman after a medical accident AND how you...2020-01-2740 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMy daughter has narcolepsy: an interview with Susan White– Susan White I don't think people understand narcolepsy. They don't understand that. I'm sure any other invisible disability. It was hard for me to talk about because I know you're with all your colleagues your friends you're focused on work and you've got your adult daughter at home in the dark in a room that she's you know for three days maybe she only got up to go to the bathroom and eat more food. I mean it's just horrible. INTRO When I was in college, I was a rowe...2020-01-1327 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkNobody Sent a Card: Jennifer Merrell and Addison’s DiseaseAnd at the end of the day it felt like these are the people I spent 50 hours a week with. I was in the office seven something every morning always wanting to do my best for the people I worked with. And at the end of the day I left and only heard from one person ever again. And these were my friends for years. The people I spent the majority of my life with INTRO Today’s episode is sponsored by FullStack PEO. You are a small company, an entrepreneur that...2019-12-2335 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkGoing it alone: building a life and a business after your marriage crumbles. An interview with Jennifer MagleyJennifer Magley I was I was grieving the loss of of this person of this role in my life and really just more of grieving the life that I thought I was going to have and that that was actually which may be not a great sign but that was actually more painful than even just becoming a single mother it was. Oh my gosh this is my life, I’m this scarlet letter INTRO Jennifer Magley is a talented entrepreneur and speaker. She claims the stage in engagements acros...2019-11-1042 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkParkinson’s Disease: loving and losing my dad. An interview with Jason Berns.How do you support families living under the shadow of a long-term illness? Parkinson’s disease is relentless and degenerative. There is no cure. Jason Berns remembers his dad, Don. Don was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 33; Jason was just 8 years old. Jason reflects on the challenges of living in the shadow of Parkinson’s, the importance of honesty and community, and the power of hope. – Jason Berns As my dad would say you know Parkinson’s has been extremely hard it didn’t create the life that we would have imagin...2019-10-2846 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMercy died, Moses needs surgery: my personal journey with griefToday, I share a part of my story of loss. Elaine Brenner is my guest host as I move behind the microphone, telling the truth of my collision with death and surgery. As I listened to this episode, I still felt the loss; there is so much more that I would like to tell or share, the ways that Mercy and Moses and pain have impacted and changed me. But I offer this glimpse into my story, hoping it will help you as you live through your own challenge or help a friend through theirs. 11:01 – Lie...2019-10-1450 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkChildhood Disruption, Part 3: An Interview with Magnus MertesDisruptive life events linger; they cast a long shadow. Years afterwards, you can still be surprised by sadness or fear. Magnus knows about living with pain and uncertainty; his sister died when he was just one year old and his younger brother has needed multiple heart surgeries. Magnus shares about how pain can bring us closer to people, what kids really want from their parents, and how a note or a song can be a powerful gift to those experiencing sadness. – Magnus Mertes He was born at Methodist but he had heart troubles so...2019-09-2920 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkChildhood Disruption, Part 2: An Interview with Jemima MertesA hug, a nap, a kind word: each of these actions can be really helpful for those that are going through hard times. Jemima Mertes, age 6, shares these insights and more on this episode of Handle with Care. Jemima is no stranger to sadness. As she speaks about her safe place, breathing techniques, and how to remember well, Jemima offers wisdom for anyone walking with a child through tumult as well as for those that support parents during times of disruption. - Jemima Mertes I get kinda get all sad in my stomach a...2019-09-2217 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkSuicide, cancer, and life after loss: an interview with Jasmin JenkinsJasmin is no stranger to loss: her mother died of ovarian cancer while Jasmin was in high school. A few years later, Jasmin’s brother, Rory, took his life. She shares deep wisdom from her journey towards healing for those that have been affected by suicide and loss and speaks on the invitations of grief. Jasmin is the founder of Fall Up, a community driven platform that brings people together to navigate the spectrum of grief. You know, grief is about love and it's, it's such a taboo and when we can remember that when we...2019-09-0342 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkDeath, job loss, grief brain, and gratitude: an interview with Katie HueyIn the span of a few months, Katie Huey’s father died, her husband lost his job, and she also found herself in a work transition. Katie’s story begs the question: when it seems like everything is crashing down, what can you do? Can you learn to cultivate gratitude, even in the midst of disruption? What is the difference between self-care and self-nurture? And what should you expect from a work environment when things fall apart? Katie Huey – How do you support your employees? Asking that question, like, what is your policy on supp...2019-08-1933 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkI have breast cancer: an interview with Sheri AlexanderSheri is the Chief Strategy Officer at Gregory & Appel Insurance...and she received news of her breast cancer on her way into a client meeting. In this episode, Sheri tells her story of managing the demands of work, marriage, and parenting in the midst of fighting cancer. Sheri shares her coping mechanism of “putting things on the shelf”, imparts a host of helpful local resources, and reflects on how she now gives support in the workplace as a result of her diagnosis. – Sheri Alexander When people are dealing with whatever it is and there a...2019-08-0624 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMiscarriage, stillbirth, and post-traumatic growth: an interview with Rachel Pritz- Rachel Pritz We went home and we both just my husband I were like, we don't we don't even know what just happened. You know I mean we just felt like we didn't know which end was up. So we waited around for weeks to come in every three days and they did ultrasounds to see if the baby's heart was still beating. INTRO My first pregnancy was unplanned, Luke and I were newly married, some wedding gifts were still boxed, sitting in corners of the garage. Our fi...2019-06-2433 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkDivorce, depression, and alcohol: an interview with David Mills– David Mills I've learned that I truly want to model what it means to be a man who is in control of your emotions because I drank I became an alcoholic because I wasn't in control of my emotions so many of the bad decisions that I made in life have been because I wasn't in control of my emotions so honor what you're feeling but also it doesn't have to control you. Intro Today, we talk about divorce, single parenting, depression and planning to kill yourself. We talk about...2019-06-1732 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMy father died: lessons in navigating loss and creating cultures of caring. An interview with Gale Nichols - Gale Nichols I think it's important to meet someone where they are and to also recognize that not everybody's path is the same some; people's paths through grief or through illness or family illness are kind of a straight line, but many people's paths or maybe even most people's paths are not a straight line. Intro Today’s episode is packed with nuggets of managerial wisdom. My guest is Gale Nichols. She shares about the death of her father. Yet, Gale’s insights range widely. I first met Gale as she...2019-06-1038 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMy husband had a brain injury: the challenge of long-term disability. An interview with Bess Malek-Maiorano In a moment, everything can change. A traumatic brain injury dramatically altered life for Baher Malek, a software designer, and his family. Bess Malek-Maiorano speaks about the exhaustion of providing long-term care, the shock of injury, and the challenge of embracing long-term disability. Listeners gain perspective and actionable tips on how to help those coping with reality of extended care for someone that is not going to get better. We want to help people that are going through hard times, but it can be hard to know what to do or what to say. Hi, I’m Lies...2019-05-2732 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkWe are adopting a childAdopting a child can be a long process, full of waiting and hoping and so much paperwork. Friends, family, and coworkers can be unaware of the stress and high emotion involved. Beth and Andy Long share the story of bringing Drew from the forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Bloomington, Indiana and the hardest six months of their lives. In that story, they reflect on how people supported them well, the dangers of work/home compartmentalization, and the bravery it takes to create change in a workplace culture. Opening Quote: [00:17:54.430] - Beth...2019-05-2035 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkI got injured and I won't be coming in to workInjuries can leave employees sidelined and organizations flailing. As an employee recovers, is management demonstrating support and trust or neglect and suspicion? Liz Simpson shares the story of her laceration, the importance of communication and trustful gestures, and how NOT to deal with employees that are injured. 00:04 – Opening quote, Liz Simpson Liz Simpson You're at work more waking hours than you're at home. What are you going to do with the people that have been put there with you? What are you going to do with this? What are you going to m...2019-05-1327 min

Handle with Care: Empathy at WorkMy wife has cancerA cancer diagnosis is scary and totalizing. Hospital visits, financial stress, and lingering uncertainty affect the entire family unit. Brad Grammer shares about learning to cry, stupid stuff people say, and the importance of counseling. Along the way, lessons emerge on how to support families well as they grapple with cancer. 00:04- Opening quote by Brad Grammer Brad Grammer Spend more time just asking questions and listening just to find out what that person really would be encouraged and benefited by. Maybe they don't get encouraged at all by giving advice about how...2019-05-1340 min

Mindful Career Transitions020 Self-Care for Strong Super PowersDo you have a regular self-care strategy and plan? Or does it happen haphazardly and not-too-often interspersed with periods of feeling resentful? In today's episode, Liesel shares a novel way of self-care that will help you to shine your talents brightly in the world.2016-04-0400 min

Mindful Career Transitions013 Are you Waiting for the Career Knight on the White Horse?I've worked with a few clients who have waited very, very long to start looking for a fulfilling career. The toll it took on their health is sad, and shocking. It's scary to open that uncertain door of 'Where do I start?' But if you don't, it means you're not taking responsibility for your life, and your happiness. Listen to today's episode where Liesel shares thoughts and tips on making this journey your own personal choice.2015-12-0300 min