Womenemies: Set Your Inner Enemy Free With Love

Marilena Fallaris
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Who is your biggest enemy? Yourself. Inspired from the Womenemies book series by Marilena Fallaris, the podcast focuses on ways to identify our inner enemies, as well as ways we are enemies to other women, and how to set them free with love. No subject in life is off limit. In this podcast I will be interviewing people in English and Greek. Women who have changed their lives, who are in the process of changing their lives, and what that meant for them. I will be interviewing men who have supported their female family members, friends and co-workers and their realizations along the way.

  1. Oct 26

    Why Are Women So Hard on Other Women? | Workplace Rivalry, Mom Judgment & Breaking the Cycle

    Why are women sometimes so hard on other women? Why do we sometimes view other women as competition instead of celebrating their success? And why are mothers so quick to judge one another when we're all navigating our own challenges? In this solo episode of Womenemies, Marilena Fallaris explores how women can become one another's biggest critics in the workplace and in motherhood—and what we can do to change that. Drawing from her experiences as an attorney, corporate professional, and mother, Marilena shares personal stories of workplace rivalry, female leadership, professional sabotage, and the emotional toll of feeling unsupported by other women. She also discusses the judgment mothers face, the unrealistic expectations created by social media, and why every mother deserves a safe space where she feels seen, heard, and supported. But this conversation isn't just about what other women have done to us. It's about taking accountability for our own behavior, setting boundaries without becoming unkind, and recognizing that another woman's success doesn't diminish our own. Because supporting other women doesn't mean we have to be friends with everyone. It means choosing not to become someone else's obstacle. It's time to break the cycle of women being enemies to one another and create a culture where we genuinely lift each other up. 🎙️ Womenemies Podcast | Season 3, Episode 4 Join the conversation: Have you experienced workplace rivalry or judgment from other mothers? Or has another woman made a positive difference in your life? Share your story!

  2. Oct 13

    Stop Pushing Through the Pain: Are You Listening to Your Body?

    When did we learn to ignore what our bodies are telling us? We're tired, but we push through. We're hungry, but we finish one more task. We're overwhelmed, but we tell ourselves to keep going. We need rest, but somehow resting makes us feel guilty. Why? In this episode of the Womenemies Podcast, Marilena shares how a recent surgery reminded her of something she thought she'd already learned: listening to her body and prioritizing her health. From childhood expectations of being the "good girl" to motherhood, careers, and the pressure to do it all, so many women have learned to put everyone else's needs before their own. But at what cost? We explore why women normalize exhaustion and discomfort, how constantly pushing through can affect our well-being, and why taking care of ourselves isn't something we should squeeze in only when everything else is done. And there's another important reason to break this cycle: Our children are watching. When we continually sacrifice our own health, what are we teaching them about their needs and the needs of others? This episode is a reminder that your health isn't another item at the bottom of your to-do list. Your health deserves to be a priority. Treat it like a job. 🎙️ Listen and tell me: What discomfort, exhaustion, or personal need have you learned to ignore or push through?

  3. Oct 6

    The Mental Load: Making the Invisible Visible

    What happens when your body finally stops, but your brain doesn’t? In this episode of the Womenemies Podcast, Marilena talks about the invisible mental load so many mothers carry every day: the schedules, meals, school forms, activities, laundry, appointments, emotional check-ins, planning, worrying, anticipating, and the endless mental to-do list that often follows us right into bed. Sometimes we wonder why we’re exhausted when we feel like we “didn’t do that much.” But our brains may have been running a marathon all day. This episode isn’t about giving you another list of things you need to fix. It’s about acknowledging what you’re already carrying. Because before we can delegate it, redistribute it, or change it, we have to make the invisible visible. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by “one more thing,” struggled to switch your brain off at night, or returned from a family vacation feeling like you simply moved your work to another location, this episode is for you. You’re doing more than you think. I see you. And it’s okay to say: this is hard. 🎧 Listen, share with another woman who needs to hear this, and tell me: What part of your mental load do you wish was acknowledged more?

  4. Sep 15

    STOP Making Other People’s Actions About You | Motherhood, Leadership & Boundaries

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Womenemies Podcast! As we reset after summer and step into a new season, I want to begin with a reminder many of us need to hear: other people’s actions are not your identity. As mothers, leaders, daughters, partners, and professionals, we can easily begin carrying the choices, behavior, successes, and failures of the people around us as if they are a reflection of who we are. But they’re not. In this episode, I talk about separating your identity from your children, the people you lead, and even your own parents. We explore why taking responsibility for other people’s actions can create anxiety and defensiveness—and what actually is within our control: how we respond, the boundaries we set, the behavior we allow, and our willingness to listen and learn. I also talk about why the healthiest homes and workplaces aren’t built on feedback flowing only from the top down. Whether we’re parenting children or leading teams, we have something to teach—and something to learn. As we begin Season 3, I want to leave you with this: Their identity is theirs. Your identity is yours. You cannot control another person. You can control how you respond, the boundaries you set, and the person you choose to be.

  5. Jul 22

    Why Your Health Shouldn't Be Last

    We often put our health at the bottom of the list, believing we'll get to it after everything else is done. The problem is... everything else is never done. In this episode, I share why movement isn't a luxury. It's one of the greatest investments we can make in our physical health, mental well-being, and our ability to show up for the people who matter most. We discuss:• Why invisible labor makes it so difficult to prioritize ourselves• The mental and physical benefits of movement• Why strength training is especially important for women• How organizations can better support employee well-being• Practical ways parents can make their health a priority without guilt As someone who has worked both inside and outside the home, I understand how easy it is to put yourself last. But your health isn't something to get to "if there's time." It deserves a place on your calendar. If you're interested in learning more about Listening Audits or bringing conversations like this to your organization, send me a message.

  6. Jul 9

    Making Invisible Work Visible: At Home & in the Workplace

    What if we started valuing the work that keeps families and organizations running, even when no one sees it? In this episode of the Womenemies Podcast, Marilena Fallaris explores one of the most debated questions she's ever asked: Should domestic engineers (stay-at-home parents) receive a salary? Should they have retirement accounts? But the conversation doesn't stop at home. Marilena also examines the invisible work happening inside organizations, including the mentoring, emotional support, culture-building, event planning, and relationship management that often fall outside a job description but are essential to healthy teams and workplaces. In this episode, we discuss:• Should domestic engineers receive a salary?• Should full-time caregivers have retirement accounts?• The hidden mental and emotional load of managing a household• Why couples should have conversations about financial recognition and long-term security• The "office mom" phenomenon and invisible labor in the workplace• How leaders can recognize mentorship, emotional safety, and culture-building alongside traditional performance metrics This isn't about assigning a dollar amount to love or caregiving. It's about making invisible work visible so families and organizations can better recognize, appreciate, and support the people doing it. If you're a parent, partner, leader, HR professional, financial planner, family law attorney, or someone interested in building healthier families and workplaces, this conversation is for you. If you're a family law attorney, HR executive, financial planner, or organizational leader and you'd like to continue this conversation, let's talk. I'd love to have you on the Womenemies Podcast so we can explore these topics together from different perspectives. 📧 Connect with me: marilena.fallaris@gmail.com

  7. Jun 23

    From Disney Director to Domestic Engineer with Caroline Gaynes

    In this episode of the Womenemies Podcast, I sit down with my aunt, Caroline (Carol) Gaynes, a former Director at Disney who built a successful career in entertainment before transitioning into what she proudly calls a "Domestic Engineer." We discuss her journey through motherhood, balancing a demanding career with raising two daughters, returning to work after maternity leave, and the realities of childcare, mental load, and invisible labor. Carol shares her experience navigating breast cancer before becoming a mother, the support she received at Disney, the importance of quality childcare, and why she believes motherhood and domestic work deserve far greater recognition. Together, we explore: • The transition from career professional to mother• Returning to work after maternity leave• The emotional and invisible labor mothers carry• Why childcare support matters for employee retention• The concept of the "Domestic Engineer"• Making invisible work visible• Self-compassion and lowering unrealistic expectations• Advice for the next generation of mothers This conversation is a reminder that whether work happens inside or outside the home, it is still work. And every mother deserves to have her contributions seen, valued, and respected. #Womenemies #Motherhood #InvisibleLabor #DomesticEngineer #MentalLoad #MothersAreLeaders #SupportMothers #RemotherYourself #WomenInLeadership #MakeTheInvisibleVisible #MothersMatter #WomenemiesPodcast #MarilenaFallaris

  8. Jun 16

    Parenthood Needs a Job Description

    Parenthood Needs a Job Description What if becoming a parent came with a job description? In the corporate world, every role comes with responsibilities, expectations, goals, and conversations about workload. Yet one of the most important roles many of us will ever have—parenthood—often comes with none of those things. In this solo episode, Marilena explores the invisible labor, mental load, and daily responsibilities that come with raising children. From pediatrician appointments and meal planning to emotional support, school communication, summer camps, and household management, much of this work remains unseen and undiscussed. Marilena shares why writing down parenting responsibilities can transform communication, reduce resentment, improve partnership, and help families divide responsibilities more intentionally. Whether you're expecting your first child, raising school-aged children, or supporting parents in the workplace, this episode offers practical tools for making the invisible visible. Because parenthood is a job—and every job deserves a description. #Womenemies #Parenthood #MentalLoad #InvisibleLabor #Motherhood #Fatherhood #Caregiving #WorkingFamilies #FamilyWellbeing

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Who is your biggest enemy? Yourself. Inspired from the Womenemies book series by Marilena Fallaris, the podcast focuses on ways to identify our inner enemies, as well as ways we are enemies to other women, and how to set them free with love. No subject in life is off limit. In this podcast I will be interviewing people in English and Greek. Women who have changed their lives, who are in the process of changing their lives, and what that meant for them. I will be interviewing men who have supported their female family members, friends and co-workers and their realizations along the way.

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