1.7 Travel, Work, and Family Dynamics

Join hosts Marc and Emily Pitman in this reflective and candid episode of "Still Figuring It Out" as they navigate the complexities of travel, work, and changing family dynamics. The couple delves into their experiences with balancing professional responsibilities, personal relationships, and the nuances of life transitions. This episode is packed with real-life anecdotes, professional insights, and a healthy dose of humor as they explore how their lives and work have evolved over the years.

Timestamps

• [00:00:05] - Introduction by Marc, touching on the importance of getting things "just right."
• [00:00:38] - Emily discusses Marc's role as a technical host and their recent travel schedules.
• [00:01:12] - Emily's reflection on restarting the episode recording.
• [00:01:43] - Marc introduces Emily, her roles, and their joy in working and living together.
• [00:02:11] - The couple decides to talk about the theme of travel and its impact over different life stages.
• [00:03:03] - Marc describes the exhausting nature of his travel and work schedule.
• [00:04:07] - Discussion on how their travel and work approach has changed with their kids growing up.
• [00:05:07] - Insights into how travel and work-life integration has become less rigid over time.
• [00:06:08] - Marc and Emily reflect on the protective nature of family time in the past.
• [00:07:14] - Exploration of how aging and life stages influence work travel and recovery times.
• [00:08:10] - Challenges of travel delays and the unexpected emotional toll.
• [00:09:41] - Delving into the different audience dynamics Marc faced during his talks.
• [00:10:58] - Discussing the changing needs of their base camp (home) as their family dyna