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#163 - Andy Goldstrom is a parent coach and founder of Parents Journey Coaching, where he works with struggling parents across the globe.  He explains the different challenges dual-income families face, the four key styles of parenting, and the ways couples can balance the demands of parenthood and professional life.

What you'll learn


[1:40] Why it’s so challenging to balance work and family life.[3:25] Navigating tech and social media with your children.[7:18] The four different types of parenting: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved.[11:00] At what age children become mature enough to make their own decisions.[17:00] How to balance a child's autonomy and well-being.[20:33] Ways to balance the demands of parenthood and professional life.[22.03] The danger of taking on the emotional burden of your child’s happiness, and why after-school clubs and wrap-around care are no bad thing.[23:20] How to maintain the connection with your spouse throughout parenthood.[24:30] The most important aspects of being a parent.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):
Episode 142: Relationships and careers: how to talk to your partner about career change - with Executive Coach Yosef LynnThe Four Agreements, Don Miguel RuizWinning Parenting podcastFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/integrating-work-and-parenthood-in-dual-income-families/

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#162 - Terry Cralle is a Registered Nurse, clinical sleep health specialist and co-author of two sleep-related books.  She explains the effects sleep has on your body and mind, how to optimise your sleep environment to improve your sleep quality, and the benefits of having a sleep routine.

What you'll learn


[2:15] How to get back to sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night.[3:02] The way your brain chemistry changes throughout the day.[4:57] The ‘brain dump’ technique to calm your mind before bed.[6:45] How to optimise your bedroom for sleep.[7:07] What causes people to wake up in the middle of the night.[7:53] The impact sleep has on your well-being and health.[10:36] The negative perception modern society has around sleep.[12:03] How many hours of sleep a human adult needs.[15:05] The danger of getting too much sleep.[16:00] The benefits of using a sleep tracker.[17:15] How to repay “sleep debt” and the problems with ‘yoyo sleeping’.[18:30] How sleep deprivation affects the body.[20:30] The origin of the human sleep cycle.[22:05] The research around the benefits of napping.[23:30] The risk and danger of sleep inertia. [25:58] How to know if there is an issue with your sleep.[28:15] Why you need to start your sleep routine in the morning.[29:40] How exercising in the evening affects your sleep.[31:09] How sleep deprivation can affect your food cravings.[32:14] The benefits of having a bedtime routine.[33:25] How to maximise your melatonin production before bed.[34:50] How toothpaste can affect your sleep cycle.[35:42] Lighting hacks to improve your sleep.[36:26] Why reading a book helps you go to sleep.[37:10] How blackout blinds can help your sleep quality.[38:32] The modernisation of sleep masks.[39:30] How to create a good sleeping environment if you're scared of the dark.[41:00] How to stop noise from disrupting your sleep.[42:20] How your partner affects your sleep.[43:20] The advancements in mattress technology.[44:00] The effect sleep apnea has on people.[47:10] The easiest way to improve your sleep habits.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):


At Day’s Close, Roger EkirchBetter Sleep CouncilAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineWhy We Sleep, Matthew WalkerFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/sleep-well-live-well-expert-tips-for-restful-nights-and-productive-days/

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From the archive: Episode #063 - Personal development coach and mindfulness teacher David Frank Gomes explains the benefits of having a coach to support you and help you find purpose in your life.

What you'll learn


[1:28] David explains that people come to him as a coach out of a desire to become more present in their lives.[3:50] How David focuses on ensuring that his clients enjoy the process of getting to a happy place as they look to get away from the excesses or “lack” in their lives.[6:54] How people attract the coach they’re interested in and the different energies coaches bring to relate to whomever they are interested in coaching.[9:21] David describes how he has managed transition in his life before becoming a coach at the age of 47.[13:22] The meaning of “success” and how the “being and doing” pieces of life drive people towards coaching.[16:01] Why fundamentally there is no such thing as a “new” problem and the importance of asking the bigger questions.[19:14] How it’s helpful to have the right mindset before working with a coach.[21:18] How a coach can help you discover and practice your own simple mindfulness techniques that will work for you.[25:59] How to go about finding and choosing the right coach for you.[28:34] The cost of engaging a coach and how you can find one to suit your budget.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/63

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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From the archive: Episode #087 - Author of “The Career Toolkit” Mark Herschberg explains how you build the road map to enable you to start planning your career change.

What you'll learn


[02:03] Mark explains the origins of his book and who the target audience is.[06:42] Looking at your long term career options rather than just the next job.[08:00] Finding out unwritten skills required for jobs by networking with people in the industry.[08:59] Using intermediate roles to make the transition into the career you want.[10:08] How to identify the qualifications and skills you need for specific roles.[10:38] Figuring out whether you need to go back to school.[11:41] Taking alternate paths to get to your career destination.[13:30] Mapping out your career path by looking at gaps in your knowledge or skill set.[15:02] Approaching connections to help you identify potential intermediate roles.[16:23] Qualifications which can give you a broad scope of opportunity.[18:58] Understanding where a career path will take you and how to orient yourself to it.[20:32] Identifying sub-professions that would suit you more.[21:46] Ensuring you have multiple paths to divert and change course to.[23:10] Having a broader view of adjacent industries to see what may impact you.[24:18] Recognising trends within your role or industry to determine potential future job risks.[27:03] The importance of looking at your projected income as well as short term.[28:36] How not to get sidetracked and ensure that you’re aligned to your goals.[30:50] Recognising what motivates you so you can effectively measure your progress.[31:46] Figuring out the need for an accountability coach or partner.[32:57] Using your network to get in contact with people that can help.
For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/how-to-plan-your-career-change/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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From the archive: Episode #014 - “Midlife is NOT a crisis” author Kim Searle explains what the midlife crisis is all about - when it can happen, what triggers it, what it means and what you can do about it.

For the show notes for this episode, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/14

#161 - Peter McCormack went from a drug addict riddled with anxiety to one of the biggest Bitcoin influencers and owning his own football team.  He talks about how he turned his life around, the difference between university and work experience and what makes a business successful.

What you'll learn
[1:50] Why Peter bought his own football team and what his aspirations are for the club. [5:35] How Peter describes what he does for a living with multiple business roles.[6:30] The problems with university and the benefits of work experience and apprenticeships. [15:20] The archaic nature of the education system.[17:15] How Peter started his own agency.[18:57] The difference between running your own business and working for someone else.[21:00] The dangers of drug and alcohol addiction.[23:40] Where business and work fit into recovery and how Peter became a podcaster.[29:00] How Peter learned about blockchain and cryptocurrencies.[30:18] The benefits of running your own podcast.[32:24] How to make a podcast (or any business) successful.[36:00] Why some jobs feel harder than others.[39:02] How your business changes as your priorities change.[40:50] The business model of a successful podcast.[44:00] The benefits of podcasting outside of financial gains.[45:03] The challenges of running a successful podcast.[51:24] How to make buying a football club financially possible.[55:22] The most surprising thing about owning a football club.[57:10] How to achieve your dreams in life.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):
ChatGPTCompany of One, Paul JarvisRich Roll PodcastSmart Passive Income How To Start a PodcastCoinbaseUnchained PodcastJoe Rogan ExperienceEl Zonte, El SalvadorDon’t Make Me Think, Steve KrugFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/hitting-rock-bottom-how-i-went-from-drug-addict-to-top-bitcoin-podcaster/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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