All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting

Andrea Barr — Figuring Out Work, Life and Motherhood
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All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barr—a Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leader—shares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home.

  1. 3D AGO

    120. How a teacher built wealth without leaving her day job with Sarah Coombes

    Sarah Coombes is a parent who cracked the code when it comes to building wealth with multiple incomes! A strategist who discovered that keeping her 9-5 was the actual key to building wealth. In this conversation, she shares how she created seven income streams while working full-time as an educator and raising three young kids, the mindset shift from "consuming money" to "producing money" that changed everything for her family, and why debt isn't always bad. This episode will completely reframe how you think about money, time, and building a life that works for you without feeling trapped by your paycheck or guilty about not doing "enough”. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Intro (06:07) How Sarah balanced teaching, leadership, and building wealth (06:40) Why your 9-5 income is actually your greatest leverage point (10:32) Debunking the myth that wealthy people never use their own money (02:17) When debt is good and when it's bad (17:39) The identity shift of leaving education after becoming a mother (23:26) "Producing vs consuming", the money mindset that will change your perspective (26:38) What to do when you're living paycheck to paycheck (32:09) Sarah's property development journey and learning to let go (36:16) How Sarah still works in education while running multiple businesses (47:45) How to know if your business model is actually working (01:00:02) Sarah's transition ritual between work and home (01:00:47) What Sarah is still figuring out KEY TAKEAWAY You need to get your money to a point where it’s producing more than you’re consuming. Start with just 5% of your income working to make more money, then build from there. About Sarah Coombes Sarah Coombes is the founder and host of the RichHer Podcast, where she helps ambitious women — especially mums — navigate money, career, and life without burning out. After living in garages with two children under two and rebuilding from the ground up, Sarah understands firsthand what it means to move from survival to a truly rich life.With a background in education and leadership, she brings real, honest conversations and practical tools to help women redefine success. She’s now the go-to woman for building income streams that create real richness — in money, time, and choice — and she’s passionate about helping women get rich without repeating the mistakes she had to learn the hard way. Connect with Sarah Coombes Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/richher_/  About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast

    1h 5m

  2. JAN 29

    119. Your body knows what your brain keeps ignoring with somatic coach Fiona Walsh

    If you feel like you’re lost in a life that looks amazing from the outside, crushing it on paper, but inside, it still feels… off?  Andrea sits down with Fiona Walsh, somatic coach, who helps high-achieving parents recalibrate their lives by blending neuroscience-based mindset tools with somatic practices. Fiona shares her own rock-bottom moment during COVID—three kids, a thriving corporate career, and zero sense of who she was anymore—and the breathwork experience in Tulum that cracked her wide open. This isn't about positive affirmations, a wish, and a prayer… but rather getting you to realize that you're overwhelmed because you're still running on old wiring that no longer fits who you've become as a parent. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Intro (03:29) Why most working parents are running on patterns that no longer fit (08:15) Fiona's burnout moment: lost in a busy, full life (11:39) The Tulum retreat that changed everything (14:10) What somatic coaching actually is (and why your body holds the answers) (26:42) How to release protective patterns without just "thinking" your way out (38:48) The truth about perfectionism and people-pleasing as survival strategies (45:17) "Finding your purpose" is about remembering who you are (55:39) Creating intimacy with yourself (without adding another to-do) (57:53) What Fiona is still figuring out KEY TAKEAWAY Identity recalibration is your real power move when your body is telling you that who you were before kids no longer matches who you need to be now. About Fiona Walsh Fiona Walsh is a Life Transformation Coach and the creator of the Inner Freedom Method, a unique process that blends neuroscience-based mindset, parts work, somatic practices, and intuition. She works with high-achieving parents and leaders who look like they have it all figured out, but underneath are carrying the quiet weight of overwhelm, pressure, and self-doubt. Connect with Fiona Walsh Website | www.fionawalsh.co  Instagram | http://instagram.com/fionawalshcoaching/  Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-walsh-coach/  Podcast | https://www.fionawalsh.co/podcast  About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast

    1h 3m

  3. JAN 22

    118. Stop waiting for the perfect moment: how to create your own luck with Emily Shimwell

    Emily wakes up her kids by asking them, "Who's going to have the best day EVER?!", and that's how you stay ready for magic, every single day. In this episode, Emily shares how she sold out her 110-person event after weeks of hardly selling any (and being on the hook for 10s of thousands of dollars), why she never leaves the house without feeling put together (and how it makes her a better mom), and the power of living in anticipation.  From spontaneous two-week road trips to teaching her kids that mom is more than just "mom," Emily's approach to life, business, and parenthood will make you want to wear your favorite dress on a Tuesday and say yes to opportunities before you're "ready." In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Intro (02:34) How Emily attracts magic by expecting it and being ready (06:50) Putting your shoot-your-shot message out there despite fear (11:27) The real story behind selling Feast: financial facts, breaking point, and door-to-door sales (22:10) Why Emily is obsessed with dress codes (and what they really mean) (26:24) The "wear the damn dress" philosophy and feeling good as a mom (32:22) The spontaneous two-and-a-half-week Oregon road trip (37:46) What makes someone truly attractive as a human being (48:04) Why Emily feels sexier after becoming a mom (52:35) How to handle people who feel triggered by your confidence (56:00) Living in anticipation and romanticizing your own life (1:00:00) The psychology of investment: why price point matters (1:12:00) What Emily is still figuring out: monetizing long table dinners for the long haul KEY TAKEAWAY As a mom, you're becoming a more powerful version of yourself. When you show up feeling good (however that looks for you), you're teaching your kids that you're not just Mom, you're a woman. And they need to see that. About Emily Shimwell Emily’s why is simple: to remind you why we’re here, to get us out from behind our screens, and back into real life, to make women feel confident, capable, and alive. Yorkshire-born storyteller, experience designer, mom of two small humans; Jack Wilder and Wilf Parker, now rooted in Squamish, BC. Emily’s a night owl and an early bird, and her coffee order is never predictable. Gathering is in her bones. Her door is always open, the kettle is always on, and she’ll happily run down the street just to compliment you. She creates spaces where people feel safe, alive, and deeply connected, which is the heartbeat of everything she does. To Emily, the ultimate symbol of connection is the dinner table. That’s why she founded Dine Wilder: curated dinner retreats for women craving more. More depth. More meaning. More real connection. She doesn’t just make things look beautiful. She crafts moments that stay with you long after the last plate is cleared. Connect with Emily Website | https://dinewilderevents.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dine.wilder | https://www.instagram.com/_emily_wilder_  Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-shimwell-038937145/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571471623545  About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast

    1h 13m

  4. JAN 15

    117. Meet your needs as a working parent without burning out - Lieke ten Brummelhuis

    Work-life balance is all about getting your psychological needs met, not just about time management. Professor, researcher, and expert in employee well-being, Lieke ten Brummelhuis shares why "doing it all" is a myth, how to recover from workaholism as a parent, and the three needs that actually determine your happiness. Plus: research-backed insights on why women help more at work and home, and how to prevent resentment from building up with your partner. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Intro (03:15) How Lieke accidentally became a work-life balance researcher (07:42) What her early research revealed about parents with young children (10:28) Recovering from workaholism: Lieke's personal aha moment with her daughter (14:50) Why you need different domains where you feel competent (not just work) (17:35) The power of completing tiny projects—like baking banana bread (20:45) Why it's actually healthy to need control over something manageable (24:18) Gender differences in helping behavior at work and home (28:30) Why you can't have it all (and why that's actually okay) (33:20) The real question: Are you happy? Not, are you balanced? (36:10) The 3 psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and belonging (40:25) How to audit where your needs are being met across life domains (45:50) Communication with your partner without letting resentment pile up (50:15) Thoughts on remote work and the balance between control and connection (55:40) What Lieke is still figuring out KEY TAKEAWAY Stop chasing work-life balance and start asking: What makes me happy? You don't need to "do it all" what you need is to feel in control, competent, and connected. Those three needs can be met strategically across different areas of your life, not just through work. When you shift from time management to needs fulfillment, you stop burning out and start actually living. About Lieke ten Brummelhuis Lieke ten Brummelhuis is a Professor in Management at Simon Fraser University, researching employee well-being. She is the author of the book "Work-Life Strategy," in which she explains how to find happiness when juggling multiple roles. She is also a contributor to Forbes, sharing insights on how to work healthily with leaders and employees worldwide. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Globe & Mail. Ten Brummelhuis lives with her family in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Connect with Lieke ten Brummelhuis Website | https://www.rerailyourlife.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rerail.your.life |  Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieke-ten-brummelhuis-3159051/  Book | https://amzn.to/4bwuNzM   About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast

    47 min

  5. JAN 8

    116. Longevity doctor: Why busy moms are under-fueling & how to fix it - Dr. Valerie Hertzog

    Move over Peter Attia.  I know you’re eating sandwich crusts for breakfast and calling it a meal, because I’m a busy parent and I’ve done that! You’re probably skipping meals, forgetting to eat until 3 PM, or you’re finding yourself irritable and anxious mid-afternoon, so this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Valerie Hertzog returns to talk about chronic under-fueling. As a longevity-focused medical doctor and coach, Dr. Val breaks down why those "feast or famine" eating patterns are sabotaging your energy, hormones, and long-term health, and what to do about it. Dr. Val also breaks down metabolic health, the protein trend, perimenopause, muscle building, and simple strategies for actually fueling yourself properly without adding another complicated system to your plate. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Intro (02:46) Val's new role at a longevity clinic & what longevity actually means (09:27) Metabolic health, hormones, and eating: the connections no one talks about (20:40) Perimenopause decoded: what it is and the fear-mongering around it (28:07) The protein trend: why we need it and how much strength training you actually need (34:11) VO2 max and cardio zones explained (38:24) Why busy parents are chronically under-fueling and how to fix it (41:47) Simple fueling strategies: the bento box approach and protein at breakfast (49:40) Cravings, fake sugars, and Val's final advice KEY TAKEAWAY Keep it simple and start small. Focus on eating every 3-4 hours with protein and fibre at breakfast. Think bento box style—simple components you can grab throughout the day. Don't try to overhaul everything at once; sustainable changes happen gradually, not overnight. About Dr. Valerie Hertzog Dr. Valerie Hertzog is a family physician with a strong focus on preventive and lifestyle medicine, dedicated to helping patients live better, longer. With a passion for evidence-based care, she empowers individuals to take control of their long-term health through personalized strategies that support vitality, energy, and resilience at every age. She completed her medical training at the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa and is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician with the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She also has training in cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, and nutrition, which she integrates into her clinical approach to address the underlying drivers of chronic disease and age-related health challenges. Her interest in longevity and proactive health was shaped by her own medical journey during training, deepening her appreciation for sustainable, preventative care. As a wellness coach and mother of three, she brings both clinical expertise and real-life experience to her work. Dr. Hertzog is committed to helping patients optimize their healthspan so they can feel their best, stay active, and thrive well into the future. Connect with Dr. Valerie Hertzog Website | https://valeriehertzog.com/ | https://lifespanmd.ca/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.valerie.hertzog  Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehertzogmd/  About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast

    57 min

  6. JAN 6

    115. My 2-year-old says "Mama stay" (The truth about running a podcast)

    Ever wondered what it's really like behind the mic? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Sarah Chapman-Funston turns the tables and interviews Andrea about the real story of starting and sustaining a podcast as a working mom. From launching in her first trimester to navigating "mama stay" moments, Andrea gets vulnerable about the wins, the struggles, and why she keeps showing up—even when it's not always easy. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Intro (02:22) The audacity of starting a podcast in your first trimester (05:05) What's changed in two years (spoiler: she grew an entire human) (09:42) The real reason Andrea keeps podcasting (hint: it's not about money) (14:37) How she actually makes it work day-to-day with two kids (18:01) Rhythms over routines: The 80/20 default system (24:05) The heartbreak of "mama stay" and what it's teaching her (25:25) What's next: Video, bigger guests, and staying curious KEY TAKEAWAY Follow the breadcrumbs. You don't need to have it all figured out to start something meaningful. Test it out, stay flexible, and remember: impact matters more than immediate income. Even one person's transformation makes it worth it. About Sarah Chapman-Funston Sarah Chapman-Funston is the founder of SCF Marketing and a seasoned brand and content strategist. After a decade in corporate marketing, she launched her consulting business to work with small businesses and founders in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and human. She’s also a mom of two and lives in the Vancouver area. Looking for strategic marketing support without the overhead of a full agency? Book an intro call with Sarah or learn more at ⁠scfmarketing.ca⁠  About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast

    26 min

  7. JAN 1

    114. Stop wasting your life on the wrong things: the 3-step calendar reset

    📆Download your Ideal Schedule Template → https://andreabarr.myflodesk.com/idealschedule  Ever looked at your calendar and realized it's telling a story you didn't mean to write? This New Year episode is all about the uncomfortable truth: your schedule reveals what you actually value, not what you think you value. Andrea shares the gut-punch moment when her husband sat her down after returning from maternity leave and said, "You're not happy—and I can feel it." That wake-up call led to a complete audit of how she was spending her time and energy. In this episode, Andrea walks you through a 3-step process to identify the gap between how you're living and what you truly value, and more importantly, how to close that gap. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Intro (00:34) Why your calendar already tells a story about you and your family (03:06) The three steps to audit your life: time, desires, and action (04:17) Two real examples: the hockey mom who's burnt out from driving kids everywhere, and Andrea's own return-to-work crisis (08:20) Going deeper: what do you REALLY want? (It's not just "less driving") (10:29) The action plan: quick wins vs. long-term changes (12:43) How hard is this really? Rating your own transformation (16:20) The power of enrolling others in your change (18:16) Why this isn't a "set it and forget it" exercise (19:50) Recalibration sessions: how Andrea and her husband check in weekly (20:35) Everything comes down to living your values KEY TAKEAWAY Your calendar reveals what you actually value (not what you think you value), and this episode gives you the 3-step process to close the gap between how you're living and what truly matters to you. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea

    23 min

  8. 2025-12-18

    113. TBT: Loving work, losing yourself, and launching a business as a TWIN mom with Mackenzie Forge

    🎁 ENTER THE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY → andreabarr.com/giveaway [HOLIDAY BEST OF SERIES] This final Throwback Thursday of the holiday series brings you one of your most-loved episodes about navigating major life transitions. If you've ever loved a career but struggled to make it work after kids—or dreamed of starting your own thing—Mackenzie Forge's story will resonate deeply. Mackenzie has an incredible story of competition, loss, drive, and raising a family. She went from varsity athlete to thriving in commercial real estate—a career she genuinely loved waking up for on Monday mornings. But after having her daughter Kennedy in February 2020 (hello, pandemic parenthood), and then twin boys 11 months later, everything shifted. In this conversation, Mackenzie opens up about the guilt of not giving enough to either work or family, the moment she decided to leave her career, and how she channeled her business skills into creating Forge Magnetic Clothing—beautiful magnetic bibs and clothing for babies and toddlers. This episode is for anyone who's trying to figure out how to honor both their career drive and their family values—and for anyone who needs to hear that leaving doesn't mean giving up. In this episode, we cover: (04:55) Mackenzie's varsity athlete background and overcoming depression after leaving sports(07:49) 2014: A year of big highs and devastating lows—losing her mom, career changes, and meeting her husband(09:49) Why she absolutely loved her commercial real estate career(14:08) The pivot point: joining CREW and getting pregnant(15:42) Having Kennedy in February 2020 and pandemic parenthood(17:32) The challenging transition back to work part-time(19:45) Why boundaries are complicated in time-sensitive industries(21:50) The decision to leave after compensation changes and feeling like she was failing everywhere(24:07) Finding out about twins (and thinking it was triplets!)(27:29) Starting Forge Magnetic Clothing from a real problem she needed to solve(28:29) The frustration of snap bibs and why magnets changed everything(30:02) Building nine prototypes over 10 months while raising three kids(33:39) Finding fulfillment in entrepreneurship beyond just the money(35:20) The universe's hand: Would she have gone back to real estate if not for twins?(37:21) What's on the horizon for Forge Magnetics(40:07) Advice for ambitious moms trying to balance it all(42:27) What Mackenzie is still figuring out in 2024About Mackenzie Forge:Mackenzie is a mom of 3 vivacious toddlers and the founder of Forge Magnetic Clothing. She was born and raised in North Vancouver and had a successful career in Commercial Real Estate, which she left in 2022, after finishing her second maternity leave, choosing to spend more time with her children and start a business. Shop Forge Magnetics: Website | https://forgemagnetic.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/forgemagnetic/ Special offer for All Figured Out listeners:Use code ALLFIGUREDOUT10 for 10% off your purchase!(Code is limited to one use per customer) About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠   Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Resume Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Beautiful, customizable resumes to land your dream job

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All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barr—a Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leader—shares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home.

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