Sanity Pending

Ani Attamian and Christina Mouratoglou

Join best friends and entrepreneurs Christina and Ani as they share their journey from meeting through their sons and surviving a lockdown in the same building to navigating the high-pressure world of restaurants and corporate life.

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  1. 5 dgn geleden

    Are We Addicted to Replying?

    Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together. In this episode, they dive into the overwhelming world of WhatsApp groups, unread messages, voice notes, school chats, work texts, Instagram DMs, Slack, LinkedIn, and the constant pressure to reply instantly in this digital age. Subscribe for more episodes on navigating life, work, and everything in between. Here are the timestamps for the episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Sanity Pending 00:23 - The chaos of WhatsApp group messages 01:17 - Work WhatsApps and the lack of digital boundaries 02:31 - Why we need WhatsApp etiquette 02:51 - Drafting messages without sending them straight away 03:23 - Managing school and parent WhatsApp groups 03:52 - Paper diaries vs Google calendars 05:10 - The stress of voice messages 06:18 - Rules for WhatsApp groups 07:08 - Family expectations and unread messages 08:04 - Notifications, social media and mental health 08:39 - Instagram DMs for business communications 09:28 - Too many platforms: LinkedIn, Slack and more 10:37 - Reels as communication 12:00 - Setting personal response boundaries 13:01 - Emails vs WhatsApp pressure 14:14 - Misunderstandings and tone over text 15:52 - Cultural differences in communication 17:22 - Diversity in London and avoiding assumptions 18:51 - Switching off and bringing back boundaries

  2. 10 jul

    Women, Work & the Fight to Be Heard

    Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together. In this episode, they dive into the reality of being women in male-dominated industries, from hospitality and restaurants to tech, finance, fashion, and the corporate world. They discuss the lessons that come with building a business, including identifying market gaps, slowing down to build a strong foundation, and being brutally honest about what is and isn't working. The conversation also explores the pressure women face to fight harder to be heard, re-establish authority, and make their voice count without waiting for permission. Subscribe for more episodes on navigating life, work, and everything in between. Here are the timestamps for the episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Sanity Pending 00:34 - Hospitality lessons: market gaps, strong foundations and brutal honesty 02:50 - Being a woman in the male-dominated hospitality industry 05:02 - Motherhood, lack of support and the need for change 07:28 - Re-establishing authority in tech and restaurant settings 10:01 - Boardroom dynamics across fashion, tech and other industries 12:05 - Moving past “bro mentality” and making your voice count 14:05 - Blocking out the noise and staying focused 15:24 - Fighting back against workplace power plays 17:40 - The mental load of working mothers 20:03 - Balancing family life with intense work periods

  3. 19 jun

    Balancing Business, Children, and Everything In Between

    Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together. In this episode, they dive into the reality of balancing work and childcare during school holidays, why it matters for children to see their parents working, and how ideas around marriage, independence, and career expectations have changed across generations. Subscribe for more episodes on navigating life, work, and everything in between. Here are the timestamps for the episode: 00:33 - Balancing work and childcare during school holidays 01:51 - Why children should see their parents work 04:01 - Raising independent children and working mother role models 05:36 - Generational shifts in marriage and career expectations 06:46 - Domestic labour and burnout for stay-at-home parents 07:33 - The 5AM club and early morning productivity 08:28 - Coffee as a survival tool 11:06 - Working through a broken finger during a client meeting 15:07 - Being pickpocketed while out with family 17:16 - The current state of the hospitality industry 18:33 - VAT, inflation, and rising costs for UK businesses

  4. 28 mei

    The Millennial Myth: Can Women Really Have It All?

    Whether you’re juggling a corporate career or building your own business, this episode dives into the raw reality of modern womanhood, motherhood, and the myth that women can effortlessly have it all at the same time. Join friends and entrepreneurs Christina and Ani as they share their journey - from meeting through their sons and surviving lockdown in the same building, to navigating the high-pressure worlds of restaurants, corporate life, and motherhood. Grab a coffee (or something stronger) and join them at the table for an honest conversation about finding your identity, protecting your boundaries, and understanding why failure is often the best kind of experience. Here are the timestamps for the episode: 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - The Story of How We Met: Surviving lockdown and motherhood together 1:55 - Corporate vs. Entrepreneurship: Complementing each other’s different types of chaos 3:02 - The Millennial Myth: The pressure of juggling a career, motherhood, and "having it all" 6:42 - The Transition to Motherhood: Preparing for childbirth vs. the reality of the intense mental load 8:07 - Losing Your Identity: Navigating life crises and the importance of a support system 10:12 - Becoming a "Super Juggler": Mastering organisation and multitasking as a working parent 13:10 - Women as Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: Why the 45–54 age bracket is the most successful in the workforce 14:54 - Shifting Societal Dynamics: Exploring the "crisis in manhood" and the changing roles of men and women 21:11 - The Mundane Mental Load: From school schedules to the "bane" of WhatsApp groups 25:20 - Raising the Next Generation: The challenges of raising sons to fit into a modern, evolving society 31:02 - Finding Your Femininity: Protecting boundaries and letting go of the need to prove yourself 35:05 - Generational Gaps in Business: Navigating feedback, constructive criticism, and Gen Z work culture 37:00 - The Power of "I Don't Know": Valuing the learning process over ego in the workplace 42:33 - Micromanagement vs. Autonomy: Lessons learned from bad bosses and the importance of trust 46:15 - Leading with Clear Direction: Empowering employees to bring solutions, not just problems 50:04 - Reframing Failure: Why business mistakes are actually "MBA-level" learning experiences 54:30 - Closing Thoughts

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Join best friends and entrepreneurs Christina and Ani as they share their journey from meeting through their sons and surviving a lockdown in the same building to navigating the high-pressure world of restaurants and corporate life.

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  • Maker
    Ani Attamian and Christina Mouratoglou
  • Jaren actief
    2026
  • Afleveringen
    4
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
  • Copyright
    © Ani Attamian and Christina Mouratoglou
  • Website van aflevering
    Sanity Pending