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Re-entering the Workforce with Heather Nemelka

Release Date: 04/22/2025

The Family Lab

Mary Van Geffen is spicy. Which is why she's made it her mission as a parenting coach to help parents understand their own spicy children. In this episode, Mary teaches how to manage our own reactions as we parent these amazing kids.

Encore: How Bryce Manages Mom Guilt

The Family Lab

Bryce Reddy is a family therapist specializing in maternal mental health, and one of the most quotable people I've ever interviewed. In this eisode, she shares her insights about mom guilt, judgement, and how we can support each other.

Encore: How Jessica Jackson Goes from Surviving to Thriving

The Family Lab

Jessica Jackson’s framework for transitioning from surviving to thriving might just transform your whole way of looking at motherhood and life (because survival mode isn’t exclusive to motherhood). Best of all, Jessica has given me words to describe the transition from survival mode to re-entry to normalizing to exploring to thriving and even soaring. Don’t worry. She’ll explain the whole thing.

Encore: How She Manages Family Photos

The Family Lab

This week, we discuss the challenge of managing family photos and its importence. Various moms share their insights into how they organize their pictures. At the Family Lab we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .

Encore: How She Cultivates Talents

The Family Lab

This week, we discuss the balance of cultivating children's talents while also allowing them to explore and fail, sharing insights on prioritizing activities and knowing when to push or let go. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .

Encore: How Maria Makes It Fun

The Family Lab

Maria Eckersley shares her insights on navigating motherhood, family traditions, and creating fun meaningful connections with your kids. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .

Encore: How She Travels

The Family Lab

This week, we navigate the challenges of traveling with kids, discussing the joys that come with family travel, and various strategies that make it more enjoyable. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .

Encore: How Whitney Experiments, Summer 2020

The Family Lab

A recap of the experiments in the Archibald home in the summer of 2020, including meal planning, cooking, chores, screen time, music lessons and read alouds. At the Family Lab we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .

Encore: How Andrea Davis Manages Technology

The Family Lab

Andrea Davis shares how her family has learned to navigate technology within her home, from phones to TV usage. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .

Encore: How Whitney Experiments, Summer 2021

The Family Lab

Recap of the experiments in the Archibald home in the summer of 2021 when my kids were 5-15. We talk about developing interests and talents, cooking class, chores, screentime, and a neighborhood concert. At the Family Lab we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .

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Ready for a career change? Wondering what to do in the next stage of your life? Heather Nemelka to the rescue! In this episode we talk about how to transition back to a traditional job after focusing on caregiving and home management, how to figure out what you want to be when you grow up, and how to gain the confidence to make big changes.

For more from Heather, check out elavare.com or watch her podcast on YouTube

Past episodes about motherhood and work:

How She Dismantles the Mommy Wars

What She Calls Herself

How She Transitions To Motherhood: Work

How Ashley Freehan Works from Home

How She Outsources

How She Identifies Her Passions

How Wendy and Alex Pursue Their Passions (Flamenco and Podcasting)

How Leslie Graff Pursues Her Passions (Artist, Child Life Specialist, Mother)

How Nancy Maldonado Pursues Her Passions (helping underserved communities)

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