Best Hey Now Howard Podcasts (2026)

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031. Sick of Perimenopause Bloating? A Gut Friendly Reset for Busy Moms Who Want Relief 14:41

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As the new year begins, many moms notice their bodies feeling more uncomfortable than ever. Bloating that lingers all day. A tight, swollen stomach by afternoon. Feeling disconnected from your body no matter what you eat or how hard you try. This episode is a gentle reset for moms navigating perimenopause bloating who want relief without restrictio…

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The Shameless Plug #11: Peaky Blinding 31:32

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It's finally here! A little later than usual due to some technical mishaps, the latest episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down on Teams (yes, Teams!) to have a chat about the latest issue of Empire magazine, which is still on sale in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. In it, our dynamic duo talk about the c…

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The Empire Podcast Preview Of The Films Of 2026 1:36:41

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With the Empire Podcast team still in hibernation until the first show of 2026 (our live show at Kings Place, London, on Jan 9 — check kingsplace.co.uk for last-minute tickets), we're plugging the gap where the regular podcast would usually be with something a little different: a look ahead to the films of 2026, in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara,…

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030. 5 Reasons Moms Should Stop Dismissing Encouragement Prayers And How They Build Strength 18:12

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As the year comes to a close, many moms find themselves quietly exhausted. Not just tired from busy days, but worn down from months of carrying responsibility, emotion, and pressure without much space to pause. This episode is a gentle end of year conversation about encouragement prayers and why they matter far more than we often realize. In this e…

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The Empire Podcast Review Of The Year 2025 2:41:08

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And so, as 2025 disappears off into the distance, it's the most wonderful time of what's left of the year, as the Empire Podcast team get together in the podbooth for their marathon deep dive/look back at the cinematic year that was. Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer for this near-three-hour behemoth in which they go through the year …

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029. Struggling with Perimenopause Bloating? 3 Tips to Flatten Your Stomach as a Busy Mom 16:31

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Perimenopause bloating can feel frustrating, uncomfortable, and confusing, especially when you’re doing your best to take care of yourself and your family. Many busy moms notice their stomach feels swollen, tight, or heavy more often, even when their eating habits haven’t changed much. This episode is a gentle, honest conversation about why that ha…

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Farewell, Rob (ft. guests Glenn Close; Stephen Lang; Josh Safdie) 2:13:59

18d ago2:13:59

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The final Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks, and it's a bumper-sized jamboree, longer than usual and hopefully fit to tide you over until we return with Episode 700 (live from Kings Place) on January 11th. For the first time ever, the revolving fourth chair revolves wildly during the pod itself, so Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer…

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It: Welcome To Derry — An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 46:38

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They all float down here. Now that It: Welcome To Derry, the prequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One and It Chapter Two, has finished its eight-episode run, the Empire Podcast has teamed up with Warner Bros. to bring you a special episode in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer conquer their fears of clowns, spiders, and spider-clow…

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How to BOSS Up and Lead With Purpose with Cheryl Powell 14:26

21d ago14:26

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Send us a text Hey BOSS Lady, Welcome back to another episode of Hey BOSS Ladies podcast. Today, we’re joined by Cheryl Powell, CEO of Learn to Engage, a powerhouse in the learning and development space with nearly 30 years of experience helping organizations transform how they train and support their people. Cheryl opens up about: Her transition f…

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028. Burnout Definition: The Basics and How to Understand It, Even If You Think You’re Fine- Especially for Moms Who Keep Pushing Through 23:12

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Burnout gets talked about a lot, but most moms still don’t actually recognize it in themselves. We tend to think burnout only counts if you’re falling apart, crying all the time, or unable to function. But for moms who keep pushing through, burnout usually looks very different. In this episode, we slow things way down and talk about what burnout ac…

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Paul Thomas Anderson & Boogie Nights: An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 44:55

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Boogie Nights wasn't Paul Thomas Anderson's first movie (that was Hard Eight), but it's the film that put him firmly on the map, and served notice that here was a serious filmmaking force. And with the release of a remastered 4K UHD version of Boogie Nights on Monday, December 15, it's the perfect time for the Empire Podcast team — Chris Hewitt, He…

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There's Magic In The Air (ft. guests Shih-Ching Tsou & Sean Baker; Daryl McCormack & Cailee Spaeny; James L. Brooks) 1:56:11

25d ago1:56:11

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The penultimate regular Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks (don't worry, there are specials galore on the way), and it's a belter. Guest-wise, we have more goodies under the tree, as Jamie Graham talks to longtime collaborators Shih-Ching Tsou and Sean Baker (the director of Anora) about Tsou's directorial debut, Left-Handed Girl, which can …

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F1: An Empire Podcast Interview Special ft. Jerry Bruckheimer, Damson Idris & Kerry Condon 1:04:35

25d ago1:04:35

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"Yer man's in the pits, boss!" Joseph Kosinski's crowd-pleasingly kinetic F1 was one of the success stories of the year at the box office, displaying impressive legs (or wheels) to take the chequered flag with over $600 million in the global bank, making it the biggest hit of Brad Pitt's career. And now that the film is making its debut on Apple TV…

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How Collaboration Protects Your Energy and Grow Your Business with Holli Howard 24:18

28d ago24:18

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Send us a text Hey Boss Ladies, Welcome back! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Holli Howard, founder of Positive Living Coaching, a BOSS lady who has pivoted not once, not twice, but three times to create a purpose-driven business supporting women healing from childhood trauma. We get real about how trauma impacts self-worth, the imp…

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027. If You’re Sick of Perimenopause Dizziness, Here’s How Busy Moms Can Rebalance and Feel Like Themselves Again 21:51

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Ever feel like the room tilts for a second and your heart jumps because you have no idea why it’s happening? Wonder why you can manage an entire household, a job, and a family… but your own balance suddenly feels unpredictable? Do you get those random waves of dizziness that make you pause and think, “Is this normal or is something wrong with me?” …

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QT's Making A List, We're Checking It Twice (ft. guests Taron Egerton; George Clooney & Adam Sandler; Jon M. Chu) 1:58:26

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Christmas on our mind as we enter December, and accordingly we deliver a sackful of great guests to you, our loyal and loving listeners. First off, Chris Hewitt goes to Taron Egerton's actual flat (smells divine... and the flat wasn't bad either) to sit down with him for a candid chat about his career,…

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026. Why Encouragement Bible Verses Are Always the Anchor Moms Need—and 5 Easy Ways to Apply Them 28:39

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Ever feel like you’re trying to hold everything together with sheer willpower? Wonder why life feels heavier than it should, even when you’re doing “all the right things?” Have you ever opened your Bible hoping for comfort but felt too overwhelmed to know where to start? If you’ve been craving strength, reassurance, and something steady to lean on …

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The Shameless Plug #10: The Odyssey Odyssey 42:36

1M ago42:36

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The new episode of The Shameless Plug is here, folks, and this month sees Chris Hewitt sit down with freshly-minted award winner, Empire editor Nick de Semlyen, to delve into one of the most special issues of Empire magazine in many a moon: our world exclusive first look at Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, for which Nick went on something of an ody…

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025. 7 Truths About Burnout Syndrome and Why Ignoring It Isn’t Helping, Mom 30:08

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Ever feel like you are running on empty even when nothing big is going wrong? Do you ever snap at the people you love and then drown in guilt, wondering why your patience is so thin? Maybe you have been waking up tired, carrying the invisible weight of everyone’s needs, and pushing through each day even though your body and heart are begging for re…

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There Can Be Only Dozens (ft. guests Simu Liu; Ke Huy Quan; Richard Linklater & Ethan Hawke) 1:51:41

1M ago1:51:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with two actors who star in animated movies (and ask them both about their favourite things to do in London). First, Simu Liu Zooms in to talk about new Netflix family flick, In Your Dreams, plus his own dreams, and the return of Shang-Chi to the MCU. [21:38 - 38:30 approx] Then, …

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024. Why Your Perimenopause Weight Gain is Always Harder to Lose as a Busy Mom and 3 Easy Ways to Fight Back 27:23

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Ever wondered why losing weight during perimenopause feels ten times harder when you are juggling work, motherhood, and a brain that is constantly switching tabs? Do you ever look at yourself in the mirror and think, “I am doing everything I can, so why does my body feel like it is fighting me?” And maybe the hardest one of all… do you ever feel gu…

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Escape From Malcatraz (ft. guests Benedict Cumberbatch & Dylan Southern; Joel Edgerton & Clint Bentley; Ariana Greenblatt) 1:57:43

2M ago1:57:43

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer — play themselves as they discuss great 'as themselves' performances in the movies. They also run their collective eye over the week's movie news, including heartening Star Trek developments, review Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good, Playdate, and S…

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023. If You’re Sick of Living on Coffee, It’s Time to Address Burnout Stages So Busy Moms Can Heal 30:32

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Ever catch yourself reaching for coffee before you even know what day it is? Wonder why no matter how early you go to bed, you wake up already tired in your bones? Feel like you’re living in survival mode even though you’re doing everything you can to hold your life together? This episode is going to feel like finally letting out a breath you didn’…

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022. Stumped on Perimenopause Insomnia? A Busy Mom’s Simple Reset for Better Sleep 28:34

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Ever find yourself exhausted all day… only to climb into bed and suddenly feel wide awake? Wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning staring at the ceiling wondering why your heart is racing? Feel like your brain turns into a full blown life review the second the house gets quiet? If any of that sounds a little too familiar, this episode is going to feel li…

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All The Information Is On The Task (ft. guests Edgar Wright, Rosamund Pike & Isla Fisher, Michael Shannon) 1:58:03

2M ago1:58:03

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast would surely deserve to get a full fat five points from Greg Davies, the Taskmaster himself, as Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and John Nugent apply themselves wholeheartedly (some more wholeheartedly than others, it must be said) to deciding which Taskmaster contestant has appeared in the best fil…

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Julia Ducournau & Tahar Rahim On Alpha: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 24:35

2M ago24:35

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Alpha is the third film from the brilliant French filmmaker, Julia Ducournau, following on from her titanic debut, Raw, and her raw follow-up, Titane (which won the Palme D'Or, no less!). A tale of an unusual epidemic and generational trauma, there's much going on above and below the surface, which we get into in this interview special, as Jamie Gr…

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021. Boundaries Quotes: The Basics and How to Use Them, Even With People Who Don’t Get It 35:08

2M ago35:08

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Ever find yourself saying yes even though your whole body is begging you to say no Do you catch yourself saying yes because you do not want to disappoint anyone Do you feel that heavy wave of guilt the moment you try to hold a limit You are not alone and this episode will speak right to your heart. Today we are diving deep into boundaries and why t…

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Jenny Beavan: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Nicholas Hytner's The Choral, a delightful drama set in 1916 Yorkshire, is in cinemas now, folks. It features costumes designed by the legendary Jenny Beavan, who is one of the best costume designers in the business. Nominated for 12 Oscars, winner of three, Beavan has worked with directors like Robert Altman, James Ivory, and George Miller across …

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Building BOSS Visibility Without Burnout with Cinthia Pacheco 27:06

2M ago27:06

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Send us a text Hey BOSS Ladies! In this week’s episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Cinthia Pacheco, founder and CEO of Digital Bloom IQ, a powerhouse digital marketing agency that helps women-led businesses grow online without the hustle and burnout. Cinthia is not only an SEO expert, she’s also paving the way in a new space called GEO (G…

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020. Struggling with Strength? 7 Words of Encouragement to Fuel You as a Busy Mom 20:08

2M ago20:08

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Ever feel like your strength has just disappeared? Like no matter how hard you push, you’re still exhausted, still stretched too thin, still trying to be everything for everyone? Maybe you’ve looked in the mirror and thought, “Where did she go?” The spark, the joy, the patience; gone under layers of responsibility, fatigue, and endless expectations…

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Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, & Ronan Day-Lewis On Anemone: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 50:02

2M ago50:02

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Every year at the London Film Festival, Empire hosts a gala screening for a film that we particularly admire. This year's choice was Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone, a drama that we called 'sad, absurdist, brooding, tender, and intense', and which marks the return to acting of the great Daniel Day-Lewis, father of Ronan and co-writer of the movie, after e…

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The Sound Of Burning Felt (ft. guests Jennifer Lawrence & Lynne Ramsay; Elle Fanning & Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi; Sean Bean & Daniel Day-Lewis) 1:51:46

2M ago1:51:46

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Blimey, this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is star-studded, and then some. First, Chris Hewitt chats with Die, My Love star, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Lynne Ramsay, about unpredictability on set and receiving an email from Martin Scorsese; then, he has a crash course in Yautja from Predator: Badlands stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatan…

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019. Sick of Never Having Enough Hours? Try These Work-Life Balance Strategies Instead! 20:20

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Do you ever feel like no matter how early you wake up or how hard you try, there’s just never enough time in the day? You’re not lazy. You’re not behind. You’re just stretched too thin trying to live up to expectations that were never designed for moms like us. In this heartfelt episode of Midlife Mom Reset, I’m sitting down to talk about the truth…

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The Shameless Plug #9: Stranger Things Has Happened 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Another month, another issue of Empire, another episode of The Shameless Plug. This time, Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen sit down to talk about how Stranger Things ended up on the cover of the world's biggest movie magazine, and nearly did so upside down. And they also talk about less strange things, including the stories behind the stories of th…

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018. Why Burnout Job Symptoms Are Not a Badge of Honor — Here’s How I Rebuilt My Life 20:06

2M ago20:06

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Ever catch yourself bragging about how tired you are, like exhaustion somehow proves how hard you’re working? Yeah… me too. For years I wore burnout like a badge of honor. I thought being busy meant being valuable, that pushing through pain meant I was strong. But the truth? Burnout isn’t a badge of honor, it’s a warning light. In this episode, I’m…

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Now It's Time For Halloween (ft. guests Edward Berger, Yorgos Lanthimos, Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Maika Monroe) 1:56:15

2M ago1:56:15

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It's Halloween, folks, so this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is extra-spooky, with Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Beth Webb get way too invested in a listener question about the horror movie death that they would want for themselves. Just keep repeating: it's only a podcast, it's only a podcast, it's only a podcast. Elsewhere, o…

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017. Perimenopause Weight Gain: The Basics and How to Reverse It as a Busy Mom With Hormones Changing 22:23

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “What happened to my body?” Your jeans don’t fit the way they used to. Your energy is in the gutter. And no matter how “healthy” you try to be, nothing seems to work like it did before. You’re not crazy. You’re not weak. And you’re definitely not broken. This isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s perimenopa…

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Kenny Dalglish & Asif Kapadia on Kenny Dalglish: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 33:11

2M ago33:11

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If you can hear a high-pitched squealing noise in the background of our latest interview special, that's just Chris Hewitt vibrating with excitement. For this podcast puts him in the room with one of his all-time heroes, Liverpool FC icon Kenny Dalglish, who is the eponymous subject of Asif Kapadia's latest documentary, which is out today (October …

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016. Sick of Saying Yes When You Want to Say No? Try These Boundaries Quotes Instead! 20:34

2M ago20:34

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Have you ever said yes when every fiber of your being wanted to say no? You knew the answer in your heart, but your mouth said yes anyway. This episode is for every mama who has felt the quiet gut punch of overcommitting. The woman who smiles on the outside but feels resentful, exhausted, and a little mad at herself on the inside. The one who’s bee…

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We've Gone And Caught A Sniffle (ft. guests Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Strong, Rebecca Ferguson & Kathryn Bigelow) 1:59:22

2M ago1:59:22

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt struggle with the enunciation of one word in particular (you'll have to listen to find out which). Incredibly, it's not 'Howl-o-ween', which is just one of the many things discussed by Chris and his three colleagues of such lethal cunning, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis. They get their teeth in…

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015. Scrolling IG to Rest? 5 Truths for Encouragement as a Working Mom 22:55

2M ago22:55

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Ever found yourself standing in the kitchen, laundry half folded, dishes in the sink, and instead of doing any of it… you just pick up your phone and start scrolling Instagram? You’re not looking for anything in particular. You’re not trying to learn or achieve anything. You’re just tired. I get it, because I’ve been there too. This episode is for …

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3 Simple Shifts That Can Help Reignite Your Workday with Rachel Dorsey 25:48

3M ago25:48

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Send us a text Hey BOSS Ladies, In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Rachel Dorsey, a Certified Working Genius Facilitator and leadership coach, to talk about how to reignite your workday and find joy in what you do, without sacrificing your sanity. We dive deep into how Rachel went from a virtual assistant student to thriving in executive lea…

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014. 7 Truths About Work-Life Balance Importance & Why Ignoring It Isn’t Helping, Mom 26:25

3M ago26:25

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Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, “balance” is just another thing you’re failing at? Tired of carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs while quietly ignoring your own? Wonder when the last time was that you actually felt peace, not productivity, not performance, but real peace? This episode is for the mom who has been giving everything…

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Diane, Drew And The Greatest Poster Ever (ft. guests Rebecca Miller, Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst, Mason Thames & Madeleine McGraw) 1:59:53

3M ago1:59:53

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara and James Dyer pay tribute to two cinematic greats who left us this week: the legendary Oscar-winning actress, Diane Keaton, and Drew Struzan, the artist who defined posters, and people's walls, for decades. Struzan's work inspires this week's question, which asks our trio to identify the g…

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013. Why Your Perimenopause Insomnia is Always Worse as a Mom; And 4 Easy Ways to Sleep Better 26:21

3M ago26:21

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Ever lay in bed at 2:43 a.m., staring at the ceiling, knowing you’re tired but your brain refuses to shut off? The house is quiet, the kids are sleeping, your partner is snoring softly beside you… and you’re wide awake, replaying your to-do list, overanalyzing every decision, and counting down how many hours of sleep you’ll maybe get if you can jus…

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Real Talk on BOSSing Up Your Finances with Shakari Tucker 36:30

3M ago36:30

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Send us a text Hey BOSS Ladies, You already know what time it is! In this episode, I sat down with the amazing Shakari Tucker, founder of Jireh Bookkeeping & Consulting, LLC , and whew, she did not come to play! We got into it, y’all. From her corporate climb to launching her own business, Shakari keeps it all the way real about what it really take…

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012. Why Burnout Signs Are Always Overlooked as a Mom, And 4 Easy Ways to Spot Them Early 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Ever feel like you’re constantly tired but tell yourself it’s just “mom life”? Find yourself snapping at your family, running on fumes, or feeling guilty for needing rest? Wonder if maybe this isn’t just stress anymore, but something deeper? In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about burnout for moms; and why we so often miss the early warn…

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Wish You Well (ft. guests Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith; Robert Aramayo; Gillian Anderson) 1:45:37

3M ago1:45:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Alex Godfrey display his versatility as an interviewer, going from utter chaos with Tron Ares stars Greta Lee & Jodie Turner-Smith [22:46 - 34:31 approx] and Gillian Anderson [1:33:01 - 1:43:53 approx] to a heartfelt and passionate chat with Robert Aramayo, star of this week's excellent drama, I Swear,…

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011. Why Boundaries Setting Is Not Selfish. The #1 Way I Changed My Life by Saying No 27:36

3M ago27:36

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Ever said yes when every part of you wanted to say no? Stayed up late baking for a school event, not because you wanted to, but because you didn’t want to disappoint anyone? Agreed to one more work project even though your calendar was screaming no? For years, I thought boundaries were selfish. I thought saying no made me a bad mom, a bad wife, a b…

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The Shameless Plug #8: Wicked Panna Cottas 45:11

3M ago45:11

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In this month's Shameless Plug, the show in which Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor Nick de Semlyen to do a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire. Which, for the first time in our history, has a musical on the cover, Jon M. Chu's…