Mother of All Solutions
Laura Broderick
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A podcast with stories from mums navigating their return to work - for parents, carers and employers. Hosted by Laura Broderick.
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Episode 4 - The Childminder
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11/11/19 • 58 min
In the fourth episode Laura talks to Colette Thomas. We talk about being a childminder, changing careers to suit your family situation, plus being a single mother, then grandmother. We also explore professional pursuits and the professional wall!
Episode 5 - The Freelancers
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11/17/19 • 45 min
In this episode we talk about the benefits and some of the challenges of being freelance, juggling childcare with older children, waiting for social lives and career reboots! Subscribe by searching for Mother of All Solutions wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 7 - The Review
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02/01/20 • 20 min
In this episode, Laura reflects on the episodes so far, why she started MOAS and what she's got planned for the future of the podcast. Subscribe by searching for Mother of All Solutions wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 3 - The Shared Parental Leave
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07/19/19 • 65 min
In Episode 3 Laura talks to architect John Ross and Editorial Manager Teleri Lloyd-Jones about shared parental leave. The three discuss what's a fair division of time, who was most adventurous on parental leave and they wonder who really understands the shared parental leave system?
The Musicians
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04/08/24 • 41 min
This episode was recorded at the Mothers in Music all-day festival on 7 March 2024 at the Mount Without venue in Bristol. Organised by Alice Ballantine Dykes of Mama Coaching, with a team of producers (mothers and musicians) - “a collective of mothers challenging norms to stay visible, valued and celebrated in the music industry.” The event included wonderful performances, along with discussions about the challenges and ways for mothers to keep performing and thriving in their musical careers. It was a joy to attend. This episode is a record of the conversations I had with musicians who make and produce in many ways (singers, songwriters, community leaders, therapists, solo performers, band members, DJs etc). I hope you enjoy listening and if it resonates with you do share with someone else who you think would benefit from hearing about these fantastic musicians who are also mothers. To find out more about Mothers in Music you can follow Alice and the network on Instagram @mamacoachinguk. To find out about coaching workshops and opportunities you can email Alice [email protected] / www.mamacoaching.org Music throughout the episode was the Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) choir performing. The final song is by the artist JMA. Mother of All Solutions intro and outro music by Ros Fraser. Cover photo for this episode taken by Emma Rice. The podcast is hosted by Laura Broderick - you can connect on Instagram and X as @SolutionsMother / www.motherofallsolutions.com Thank you for listening.
Pilot - Mother of All Solutions
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07/15/19 • 19 min
The Mother of all Solutions is a new podcast bringing you stories from mums navigating their return to work. It might be about mothers but it's for all parents, carers, employees and employers. For the pilot episode Laura and Owen remember how one had to ask the other about their organisation's maternity leave policy and they discuss what they hope to achieve from the podcast. https://twitter.com/SolutionsMother [email protected]
Episode 10 - The Women of the World Festival
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03/30/20 • 41 min
In this special episode we speak with parents and panellists at the Women of the World Festival (WOW) at the Southbank Centre in London on Friday 6 March 2020. We capture personal stories about navigating a return to work as well as talking with the speakers from the Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't panel. With comments and ideas on shared parental leave, cost and quality of childcare and reflections on the sessions of the day, we record a moment of motherhood at the WOW Festival.
Episode 8 - The Polymath
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02/13/20 • 62 min
Lily Anderson-Nicholls and Laura Broderick talk to Nell Boase about changing careers, returning to a new or old job after having a baby, being an effective leader and planning for future work. We also discuss negotiating your work boundaries and considering senior roles alongside family life.
Mini-series: The Resignation
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01/24/21 • 31 min
For the second episode of the mini-series, Laura interviews Dr Susanna Graham. Before pursuing an academic career Susanna qualified as a medical doctor. She has three children. In July 2020 Susanna resigned from her role as Research Associate – she explains the point to get this decision and how the pandemic and homeschooling/childcare was a key factor. She also talks about her plans for the future as she retrains to be a counsellor, and how studying this subject has helped her process her resignation, career and choices. We also discuss the pitfalls of being “too part-time”, equal parenting, 4 day working weeks and the limits of flexibility. Susanna also shares her experience of being mum to three kids and attempting to complete a PhD during her first maternity leave. A highly qualified professional and a highly supportive individual, Susanna is a fantastic voice on the mini-series. As reports grow of women taking a step back in their careers, we hope you find the episode topical and enjoyable. We recorded in December 2020 before we found ourselves starting the new year in a new lockdown. If you enjoyed Susanna’s story, do check out the rest of the mini-series and past episodes from Season 1. We would love your feedback and a review too if you can! Thank you for listening and supporting MOAS. [email protected] Twitter @SolutionsMother Host and producer: Laura Broderick Editor: Owen Wainhouse Music by Ros Fraser
Mini-series: The Key Worker
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02/01/21 • 57 min
For the third and final episode of the MOAS mini-series, Laura interviews Sahm Harris-Thomas, a school nurse in London and mum to two ‘wondergirls’. Sahm began training as a nurse aged 26 and navigated her two maternity leaves around her studies and nursing roles. She also completed her postgraduate diploma during the pandemic. She talks about her career shifts, and importantly her role as a key worker in the community during this crisis. We also find out how Sahm and her partner, also a key worker, managed their roles and childcare with the help of Sahm’s parents. Sahm shares some of the stresses of being both a student nurse and parent, and she talks about the importance of her professional and personal support networks. We discuss burn out, mental health of young people and the value of listening. Recorded just before Christmas 2020, we end by sharing some thoughts on community and neighbourhood. With us now in 2021 during a new lockdown and schools closed to most young people, it is good to reflect on the work of community as well as frontline NHS staff. This lockdown Sahm can still visit her schools. If you enjoyed this episode, do download the rest of the mini-series and listen to past MOAS conversations. It would be great to know what you think or want to hear more of. Thank you and stay well. [email protected] Twitter @SolutionsMother Host and producer: Laura Broderick Editor: Owen Wainhouse Music by Ros Fraser
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mother of All Solutions have?
Mother of All Solutions currently has 74 episodes available.
What topics does Mother of All Solutions cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Mother of All Solutions?
The episode title 'End of Year Episode' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mother of All Solutions?
The average episode length on Mother of All Solutions is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mother of All Solutions released?
Episodes of Mother of All Solutions are typically released every 16 days.
When was the first episode of Mother of All Solutions?
The first episode of Mother of All Solutions was released on Jul 15, 2019.
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