A wave of intense shame pours over me as a familiar thought enters my head: What in the name of God am I doing with my life? And how did I end up here? Let me set the scene for you: I’m sitting at home, wearing a headset, taking calls for a psychic helpline. Yes, […]
Struggling to get things done might not be about effort; it could be something deeper. Psychologist Ari Tuckman uncovers the emotional roadblocks behind productivity, from shame to decision paralysis. Discover how to rethink prioritization and tap into meaningful motivation. A must-listen for anyone who wants to work smarter, not just harder. What To Expect In […]
Back-to-school season brings more than sharpened pencils and new routines. It is a full-spectrum shift in structure, emotion, and identity. This episode unpacks what is really happening beneath the surface for both kids and parents during this transition. From resistance to readiness, discover why slowing down, tuning in, and getting curious might be the most […]
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and […]
As someone with boundary-recognition disorder, I’ve worked all my life to learn where the line is for others. Comedians understand the importance of finding (and sometimes crossing) that line. In the context of a comedy club, it’s socially acceptable to flaunt the audience’s line. At work? Not that much. Oversharing at Work I recently started […]
About 5 years ago, as a 33-year-old divorced mother of one, my live-in partner and I decided to call it quits. Which meant my 5-year-old son and I needed a new place to live. In Brooklyn, New York, where the average cost of rent is around $3,000 a month and the average single parent salary […]
Do kids with ADHD have to work harder than their peers? Elaine & Diane respond to a mom’s question below. The short answer is yes – but not the way you might think. Elaine:One mom wrote and said, “My kid’s doctor says ADHD kids have to work harder.” Is that true? Diana:yes Elaine:Yes, it is. […]
Before the revolutionary triumph of January 1, 1959, only eight centers with around 20 teachers cared for 100 children with special needs. Currently, however, more than 32,000 children within the Ministry of Education (Mined) benefit from this teaching concept. According to the national director of the area in that country, Beatriz Roque, the program includes […]
On March 18th, 2020 my sons daycare center was closed and our nanny quit. All of a sudden I had a 4 month old, a 3 year old and a demanding job. “No problem,” I thought. “I can definitely do this for a month. It will be fun!” Joke is on me. When the pandemic […]
I think a bit of flexibility is key to the whole equation in making it work as a working mom, both the employer’s flexibility and flexibility with yourself are important. Being the mother of three young boys and having a successful career in investment banking at the same time is challenging, but I take great […]
We first showed this video from The Canary Party seven years ago and a hundred lives on September 7, 2013. Mobile viewing has made the sidebars insignificant. Review the brief information, then save it. You can be sure that YouTube will soon deplate the platform. The title alone puts it on the list of videos […]
Kailash Purohit, Finance Systems Portfolio Manager, AbbVie, Inc. I have been fortunate to work with an organization like AbbVie, a company which emphasizes work-life well-being and focuses on the health needs of its employees. I am a proud father of two handsome boys who have seen me balance my civilian career at AbbVie with my […]
