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

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

By: Andrea Barr — Figuring Out Work Life and Motherhood
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 All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barr—a Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leader—shares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home.Andrea Barr — Figuring Out Work, Life and Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • 136. Why the woman who triggers you is the one you need most

    136. Why the woman who triggers you is the one you need most
    Apr 14 2026
    What happens when the woman who triggers you becomes your person? Christine Coughlin and Emily Shimwell get radically honest about jealousy, competition, and the late-night voice note that not only started a friendship, but changed how both of them think about collaboration.In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(00:01:13) “The Women Who Trigger Us” and who inspired it(00:03:10) Collaboration over competition should be more than just a catchphrase(00:08:51) What your jealousy is actually trying to tell you(00:13:19) What real collaboration looks like(00:16:11) The hidden cost of saying yes, and learning to ask what you're gaining(00:24:19) Money guilt, boundaries, and why women feel awkward charging for their time(00:30:18) Two perspectives for anyone who's feeling the gap between the women who trigger you and where you want to be(00:43:06) How to handle unsolicited opinions(00:51:17) The trigger is a reflection, and those who are doing more, aren't the ones critiquing(00:53:31) Competition: the word women aren't allowed to say out loud(00:56:18) Being attached to a perfect outcome might be costing you(01:13:45) What Emily is still trying to figure out(01:15:28) What Christine is still trying to figure out?KEY TAKEAWAYThe woman who triggers you isn't your competition. She's a mirror, and she’s showing you exactly where you're being invited to grow.This episode was inspired by “The Women Who Trigger Us” by Christine Coughlin – read the article → https://yvrcreatives.ca/2026/03/15/collaboration-over-competition-women-in-business/ Related episodes:101. What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin – Spotify, Apple or YouTube102. The Wilder way to gather: human connection, simple hosting, and starting before you’re “ready” (with Emily Shimwell) – Spotify, Apple or YouTube118. Stop waiting for the perfect moment: how to create your own luck with Emily Shimwell – Spotify, Apple + YouTubeConnect with Christine CoughlinWebsite | https://yvrcreatives.ca/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yvr.creatives/ | https://www.instagram.com/iamchristinecoughlin/ Connect with Emily ShimwellWebsite | https://dinewilderevents.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_emily_wilder_/ | https://www.instagram.com/dine.wilder/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.Connect with AndreaWebsite | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • 135. The 1 dinner table mistake that makes picky eating worse — with Soleina Karamali

    135. The 1 dinner table mistake that makes picky eating worse — with Soleina Karamali
    Apr 7 2026
    TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders mentioned in the episode. Picture this: dinner time and you’re already dreading sitting at the dinner table, because you know you’re going to be stressed about your kid not eating enough protein, or being picky about what they want, even though they probably ate that chicken nugget 2 days ago, and loved it, but today is another struggle. Today, I’m sitting down with Soleina Karamali, a registered dietician, founder of Every Eater, and a mom of two, and she is here to completely reframe how we think about feeding our kids.In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(01:47) What it was like working in pediatric feeding before and after becoming a parent(05:14) Soleina's path to becoming a dietician: food, healthcare, and a mom who owned a café(06:48) Soleina’s relationship with food(07:38) Feeding your kids holds up a mirror to your own relationship with food(08:54) Starting solids with her first son: the humbling reality vs. the expert expectations(10:53) Why toddlers reject vegetables: the science of taste buds, neophobia, and independence(14:03) The Canadian Food Guide: what it's actually for (and why it's not a kids' tool)(15:17) Why your child biologically needs carbs as their main fuel source(19:48) Diet culture at the kids' table: protein pressure, macronutrient fads, and what to stop worrying about(23:54) Snacks as mini meals: how grazing is sabotaging dinner and what to do instead(27:42) Hemp seeds, iron, and the little shaker trick that gets more nutrients in without the battle(30:10) The dinner table as connection(31:34) Why "remaining unbothered" is your superpower(37:12) Baby-led weaning vs. purées: what Soleina actually recommends (39:05) Responsive feeding and Soleina’s son taught her(41:27) The milk conversation: cow's milk, plant-based options(46:46) The peak bone-building years(47:49) TW: Eating disorders mentioned(48:38) The Division of Responsibility framework: how to raise kids with a healthy relationship with food for life(51:00) Good vs. bad food: food doesn’t have a moral value(52:51) Where to find SoleinaKEY TAKEAWAYSitting at the dinner table should be about connection, not intake. Your job as a parent is to decide what, when, and where food is served. Your child's job is to decide if and how much they eat. By trusting that division, you preserve the one thing that matters most: their lifelong relationship with food.About Soleina KaramaliSoleina Karamali is a registered dietician and the founder of Every Eater, a feeding therapy practice serving families across British Columbia. With nearly a decade as a pediatric dietician at BC Children's Hospital — most of it in complex feeding care — Soleina brings serious clinical expertise to the work. She's also a published researcher and a mom of two (one adventurous eater, one very particular one), which means she gets it from both sides of the table. Her approach is science-backed, humor-forward, and built around the belief that feeding your child shouldn't feel overwhelming.Connect with Soleina KaramaliWebsite | https://everyeater.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/everyeater About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.Connect with AndreaWebsite | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea
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    54 mins
  • 134. 7 things that finally made family vacation feel like actual rest

    134. 7 things that finally made family vacation feel like actual rest
    Mar 31 2026

    We just got back from two and a half weeks in Florida, and I'm recording this while it's still fresh — cold from the plane and all. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what actually made this family vacation feel like rest: the prep hacks that kept Scotty and me from arriving at the airport annoyed at each other, the Instacart move that meant zero store runs for 10 days, and the alternating mornings method that gave us each seven solo mornings over the trip. Tune in, and have a family vacation that you don’t need a vacation from.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • (00:00) Intro

    • (01:09) The two ways people listen to podcasts right now

    • (03:08) The backstory of our two and a half week vacation

    • (05:37) What pre-vacation prep looked like before kids vs. after

    • (07:38) The staging area hack that eliminates pre-trip chaos

    • (09:48) Meal prepping the week before so your fridge isn't a disaster when you leave

    • (10:41) The kids-sleeping-in-their-clothes trick

    • (11:28) Scotty's role: laundry deadlines and division of labour

    • (11:53) The work prep: Why Andrea didn't pressure herself to unplug — and why that worked

    • (12:39) How to not set foot in a store in 10 days

    • (14:14) The alternating mornings and mini-vacations

    • (16:16) What my mini-vacations looked like

    • (18:15) Planning dinner nights out vs. cooking in

    • (19:00) The self-care day back home and why it changes everything

    KEY TAKEAWAY

    Family vacation doesn't have to feel like a second job. With a bit of intentional prep before you go and a simple alternating rhythm with your partner while you're there, you can actually come back feeling restored — not like you need another vacation to recover from your vacation.


    Related episodes → Episode 124. 4 vacation myths that are keeping working parents burned out - Jennica Day – Spotify, Apple + YouTube


    About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:

    Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.


    Connect with Andrea

    Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast


    Listen to All Figured Out

    💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify

    💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple

    🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea
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    21 mins
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