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Why are the most important conversations women have still happening in whispers? Hats On! exists to change that. Exceptional guests. Honest stories. Topics that are still too often treated as taboos — motherhood, burnout, menopause, identity, resilience, reinvention. Real voices from across the world. For listeners who want more than a highlight reel. Follow and listen.

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13. Die Better | Conversations About Death, Life and Meaning

What if the people closest to death had the most important lessons about life? In this episode of Hats On!, we speak with Abigail, hospice nurse, author, educator, speaker, and creator of the movement "Die Better" on a conversation that is equal parts profound, practical, and unexpectedly uplifting. For years, Abigail has sat beside people in their final days, listening to their fears, regrets, hopes, and reflections. Through thousands of end-of-life conversations, she has gained a rare perspective on what truly matters and what doesn't. She shares her own experience navigating serious health challenges, the powerful connection between emotional and physical wellbeing, the importance of creativity for healing, and why women need to stop measuring their worth through constant productivity. In this episode: What people regret most at the end of lifeWhy talking about death helps us live betterThe connection between emotional and physical healthCreativity, healing and reconnecting with yourselFinancial literacy as a tool for independencyMoving from constant productivity to simply beingThis is not a conversation about dying. It's a conversation about living more intentionally, loving more deeply, and remembering that our time is precious. Because when we stop pretending life is endless, we often discover what truly matters. Find out more about Die Better: https://www.nurseabigaild.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nurseabigaildDisclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

45 min
24 Jun

12. Impostor Syndrome | Why High-Achieving Women Still Doubt Themselves

What if people discover I'm not as capable as they think? This second Deep Dive focuses on impostor syndrome. This is not just a conversation about awareness. It's a practical session, where together, you'll work through three evidence-based exercises designed to help challenge the inner critic, recognise your achievements more accurately, and build a healthier relationship with your own success. In this episode we cover: What impostor syndrome really is (and what it isn't)Why high-achieving women experience it so oftenThe connection between belonging and self-doubt How perfectionism fuels impostor feelings Why confidence is often the result—not the starting point Three practical exercises you can start using todayIf you've ever questioned whether you deserve your success, this episode is for you. Because the goal isn't to eliminate self-doubt completely. The goal is to stop believing everything it tells you. The 3 exercises are: The evidence fileInner critic cross examinationWrite 10 things you are proud ofDisclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

20 min
17 Jun

11. Trust Yourself | Motherhood, Migration & Listening to Your Body

(Episode in Spanish) ¿Qué significa escuchar realmente a tu cuerpo?Desde el embarazo y la recuperación posparto hasta la perimenopausia y la menopausia, Cynthia comparte por qué las mujeres merecen mejor información, un mejor apoyo y una relación más saludable con sus cuerpos. Exploramos lo que significa ser madre bajo tus propios términos, tomar decisiones que cambian la vida desde el amor en lugar del miedo, empezar de nuevo en un país diferente, afrontar la soledad y encontrar la valentía para pedir ayuda cuando la vida se vuelve abrumadora. En este episodio hablamos sobre:• Por qué la salud de la mujer sigue siendo incomprendida• La realidad del embarazo, el posparto y la recuperación• La menopausia, los mitos y lo que realmente necesitan las mujeres• Ser madre por elección propia• Tomar decisiones desde el amor en lugar del miedo• La migración, la soledad y la construcción de una nueva vida• La salud mental y la importancia de pedir ayuda• Aprender a confiar en una misma ante la incertidumbre Esta es una conversación sobre la experiencia de ser mujer, la valentía, la autocompasión y el recordar que no tienes que hacerlo todo sola. --------------------------------------------------- (ENG) What does it mean to truly listen to your body? From pregnancy and postpartum recovery to perimenopause and menopause, Cynthia shares why women deserve better information, better support, and a healthier relationship with their bodies. Together, they explore what it means to become a mother on your own terms, making life-changing decisions from love rather than fear, starting over in a new country, navigating loneliness, and finding the courage to ask for help when life becomes overwhelming. In this episode: • Why women's health is still misunderstood• The realities of pregnancy, postpartum and recovery• Menopause, myths and what women really need• Becoming a mother by choice• Making decisions from love instead of fear• Migration, loneliness and building a new life• Mental health and the importance of asking for help• Learning to trust yourself through uncertainty This is a conversation about womanhood, courage, self-compassion, and remembering that you don't have to do everything alone. Disclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

51 min
10 Jun

10. Beyond the Lab | A Physicist on Purpose, Pressure and Freedom

What happens when curiosity becomes a way of life? In this episode of Hats On!, Laia sits down with Marta, a physicist, researcher, immigrant, meditator, and someone deeply committed to understanding both science and herself. Together, they explore the realities of academic life, the pressure of pursuing excellence, the mental health challenges that often remain invisible behind achievements, and why Marta has spent years investing in understanding her own mind as seriously as she studies science. This is a conversation about curiosity, identity, ambition, migration, and the courage to make life choices that are truly your own. In this episode we talk about:• The reality behind prestigious academic awards• Why mental health deserves the same attention as career growth• Meditation, reactivity, and learning to pause• Building a life in a new country• Choosing not to have children and challenging societal expectations• Why the journey matters more than the destination A thoughtful conversation for anyone navigating ambition, uncertainty, and the question of what a meaningful life looks like. Disclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

41 min
3 Jun

9. The Humanity Hat | One Woman, One Dream, Thousands of Lives Changed

From Austria to Congo, turning a Childhood Dream into Change. At just 20 years old, Manuela boarded a plane to the Democratic Republic of Congo with little more than a childhood dream and an unwavering belief that she could make a difference. In this episode of Hats On!, Manuela shares the reality behind the mission—the loneliness of those first months, the illnesses that nearly forced her to stop, the resilience required to keep going, and the responsibility that comes with being given the local name "Mother of All Children." We also explore leadership, sustainability, motherhood, and what it means to raise a daughter between two worlds while building a future that extends far beyond yourself. This is a conversation about purpose, courage, service, and the remarkable things that can happen when one person refuses to give up on a dream. In this episode we talk about:• Following a childhood calling into the unknown• Building schools, healthcare, and community-led development• Resilience in the face of adversity• Leadership rooted in service• Raising a child across cultures• Creating sustainable impact that outlives the founder If you've ever wondered whether one person can truly make a difference, this conversation is your answer. Check out this incredible project on the following links. Website: https://www.zukunft-fuer-tshumbe.or.at/ Social media: https://www.instagram.com/zukunftfuertshumbe Disclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

43 min
27 May

8. From Construction Sites to the Boardroom | What Nobody Tells Women at the Top

She spent years being the only woman in the room. Now she’s helping other women take their seat at the table. From being the only woman on construction sites in her twenties to becoming Group President of a major American corporation, Erin built a remarkable career in engineering and leadership. But this conversation goes far beyond titles. In this episode of Hats On!, Erin opens up about the mentors who shaped her, the loneliness of senior leadership, impostor syndrome, motherhood while climbing the corporate ladder, and the invisible emotional labour women carry behind successful careers. We also talk about something rarely discussed openly in leadership circles: menopause. What happens when your career is peaking, your children are leaving home, your parents are aging, and your body starts asking for attention in a completely new way? This is an honest conversation about ambition, identity, leadership, health, and learning to stop chasing perfection. We talk about: women in engineering and leadershipmentorship vs advocacyimpostor syndrome at senior levelmotherhood and career guiltmoving cities and rebuilding communitymenopause in the workplaceredefining success in midlifeA thoughtful, deeply human conversation for anyone navigating leadership, caregiving, ambition, and change. Disclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

27 min
20 May

7. From War Zones to Wisdom | A Life Beyond Borders

(Episode in Spanish) De Bosnia a Irak. Del ébola en Sierra Leona a los campos de refugiados en Grecia y Ucrania. En este episodio de Hats On! converso con una mujer que ha dedicado su vida a la medicina, la ayuda humanitaria y, sobre todo, a las personas. Anestesióloga, cirujana y vicepresidenta de Cruz Roja Española, comparte las lecciones que aprendió trabajando en algunos de los escenarios más duros del mundo. Hablamos de resiliencia, humanidad, liderazgo, miedo, menopausia, independencia, curiosidad y del enorme poder de no perder nunca las ganas de aprender y de vivir. Una conversación profundamente humana sobre servicio, propósito y vida. --------------------------------------------------- (ENG) From war zones to Ebola wards, from rural medicine to refugee camps. This week’s conversation is with a woman who has spent her life running toward humanity when others were running away. A former anesthesiologist and surgeon, humanitarian doctor, and Vice President of the Spanish Red Cross, she shares what Bosnia, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Palestine and Ukraine taught her about resilience, leadership, fear, curiosity, and what it really means to care for people. But beyond the extraordinary missions, this is also a conversation about being a woman who chose freedom, purpose, medicine, and curiosity over convention — and why she still wakes up every morning wanting to learn more. This episode is a masterclass in humanity. Disclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

43 min
13 May

6. The Pain Women Are Expected to Endure | Endometriosis, Work & the Cost of Silence

One in ten women lives with endometriosis. Most spend years being dismissed before they’re diagnosed. This episode of Hats On! is the first of our Deep Dive series — where we unpack one topic through three lenses: the personal experience, the workplace reality, and what organisations can actually do better. Today’s topic is endometriosis. A chronic condition affecting an estimated 190 million people worldwide — yet still misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and rarely discussed openly at work. In this episode, we explore: What endometriosis actually is and why diagnosis can take up to a decadeThe physical and emotional cost of living with chronic painWhy so many women suffer in silence at workThe impact on careers, productivity, fertility, and mental healthThe practical changes organisations can make to better support employeesThis isn’t just a women’s health issue. It’s a leadership issue. A workplace issue. A systems issue. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unseen, or forced to push through pain in silence — this episode is for you. And if you lead people, manage teams, or shape workplace policy, this conversation matters even more. Link to the Endometriosis UK friendly employer scheme: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/endometriosis-friendly-employer-scheme Disclaimer: Guest's opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hats On! or its partners. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice.

18 min

Why are the most important conversations women have still happening in whispers? Hats On! exists to change that. Exceptional guests. Honest stories. Topics that are still too often treated as taboos — motherhood, burnout, menopause, identity, resilience, reinvention. Real voices from across the world. For listeners who want more than a highlight reel. Follow and listen.

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