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

Beth Warner returns to share what the past year has looked like fighting pregnancy discrimination, building Mother Cover, and refusing to stay silent. She opens up about the human toll of a human rights case that could take 6+ years, why Europe's approach to NDAs needs to come to North America, and how she's channeling her experience into protecting other parents' jobs through workforc...

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 cha...

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...

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 he...

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 h...

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 medi...

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 u...

📆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 retu...

🎁 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 inc...

🎁 ENTER THE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY → andreabarr.com/giveaway [HOLIDAY BEST OF SERIES] This Throwback Thursday brings you one of our most impactful episodes on parenting. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to raise resilient, well-adjusted children—or if you're working to break cycles from your own childhood—this conversation with Nurse Practitioner Kathleen Sullivan is essential listening....

🎁 ENTER THE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY → https://www.andreabarr.com/giveaway [HOLIDAY BEST OF SERIES] This week's Throwback Thursday features one of your most-loved episodes from early in the podcast. If you're navigating the tension between career ambition and new motherhood—or questioning what success really means after becoming a parent—this conversation will resonate deeply. Trigger Warning: To...

What happens when you have four kids by age 27, right as the women's movement is taking off? Jennifer Manocherian's story reads like several lifetimes woven into one—and at 86, she's not done . From family therapist to divorce mediator to Broadway producer to novelist, Jennifer has reinvented herself more times than most people change jobs. This conversation touches on resilience, lett...

What does it take to walk away from 19 years of federal leadership to start completely over? Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah shares her remarkable journey from political refugee to Rhodes Scholar to federal executive—and why she ultimately chose to leave it all behind. This conversation goes deep on career pivots, generational workplace dynamics, the messy reality of transitioning back to work after mat le...

108. Figuring out your legal rights at work (before you need them) with Erin Brandt Sometimes you get a sinking feeling when you’re handed a new job offer because you might have no idea what you’re actually signing. Or you’ve found yourself wondering what you can and can't negotiate when you’re going on mat leave. This episode is the legal safety net you didn't know you needed. Employment...

Ep. 107: How to navigate work-life transitions with grace Join the 2025 Success Luncheon in Vancouver on Nov. 25, 2025 This one’s for the parents at a crossroads. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, navigating separation, or simply wondering what’s next, this conversation is a reminder that your current challenge is only a snapshot in time. In this episode, Amanda Sayfy, Executive Director o...

Ep. 106: Figuring out how to shake things up for the last quarter and into 2026 ALL FIGURED OUT EVENTS: Online & IRL This week, I'm on a solo dive into what it really takes to reinvent yourself—without burning out or blowing up your whole life. Recorded in early October, this cozy, Q4 check-in is part reflection, part strategy session, and full of practical wisdom for parents who want to feel...

Ep. 105: Figuring out how to harness your story and loss to build a business Today’s episode is a special, off-schedule release in honour of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day . After enduring pregnancy losses, including a second-trimester miscarriage during the pandemic, Angel Leung realized she had the tools to advocate for herself—but most people don’t. So she created the kind of support...

Ep. 104: Figuring out how to feed your family without losing your sanity If the fridge is empty (again) and you’re spiralling about being a “real” adult - this one’s for you. Food blogger and mom of three, Madison Wetherill of Cook at Home Mom, joins me for a refreshingly realistic conversation about food, family, and finding ease in meal planning.  → FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS In this episod...

Ep. 103: Figuring out how to get un-triggered What happens when your career is thriving, your life looks good on paper… and then everything changes? In this honest conversation, coach and emotional intelligence educator Joanna Brewster shares how a car accident, a lost sense of self, and a spark of purpose from her own son set her on a path of reinvention. → FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS What We...

Ep. 102: Figuring out the WILDER and family-friendly way to host & start something from scratch FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS   Watch this conversation on YouTube here! Hosting can feel overwhelming, especially as parents. Between toys on the floor, bedtime chaos, and “not enough” stories running in your head, it’s easy to put off bringing people together. But what if gathering could be simp...

Ep. 101: Figuring out how to pivot when “perfect on paper” still feels wrong When your life checks every box—marriage, kids, the house—and you still feel off, what then?  Former stay-at-home mom of three turned entrepreneur, Christine Coughlin , gets honest about identity shifts, guilt, and rebuilding a life that actually fits. We dig into leaving a defining career, stay-at-home-mom life, the hobb...

Ep. 100: Figuring out how to celebrate the messy, meaningful path to consistency One hundred episodes. Nearly three years. Countless conversations with parents, experts, and leaders who are redefining what it means to thrive in work, family, and life. In this rare solo episode, I've turned the mic on myself to reflect on what it’s taken to create All Figured Out—and why consistency isn’t about per...

Ep. 99: Figuring out what your envy is really trying to tell you Jealousy isn’t a dirty word—it’s information. In this episode, therapist and Open Space Counselling founder Elana Sures unpacks how envy can be a powerful signal pointing toward your values, your longings, and the life you actually want. We talk about Elana’s own experience navigating the “mom hustle,” career jealousy, and the identi...

Ep. 98: Figuring out how to rebuild strength and confidence in parenthood This in-person conversation with Shayan Vaghayenegar, owner of Strength Connected is packed with honesty, strategy, and empowerment for anyone feeling, let's say "less strong" after having kids. We talk about how to reset your expectations (and your ego), find a realistic rhythm with workouts, and truly get strong—not just t...

Ep. 97: Figuring out why kids need books that speak their language Why are Judy Blume’s books still resonating decades later—and what can they teach us about feminism, censorship, and raising readers in 2025? In this episode, bestselling author and editor Rachelle Bergstein shares her journey as a writer and mom, and what she discovered while researching her latest book, The Genius of Judy . From...