All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
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.
Episodes
Move over Peter Attia.
I know you’re eating sandwich crusts for breakfast and calling it a meal, because I’m a busy parent and I’ve done that! You’re probably skipping meals, forgetting to eat until 3 PM, or you’re finding yourself irritable and anxious mid-afternoon, so this episode is your wake-up call.
Dr. Valerie Hertzog returns to talk about chronic under-fueling. As a longevity-focused medical doctor and coach, Dr. Val breaks ...
Ever wondered what it's really like behind the mic? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Sarah Chapman-Funston turns the tables and interviews Andrea about the real story of starting and sustaining a podcast as a working mom. From launching in her first trimester to navigating "mama stay" moments, Andrea gets vulnerable about the wins, the struggles, and why she keeps showing up—even when it's not always eas...
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Ever looked at your calendar and realized it's telling a story you didn't mean to write? This New Year episode is all about the uncomfortable truth: your schedule reveals what you actually value, not what you think you value.
Andrea shares the gut-punch moment when her husband sat her down after returning from maternity leave and said, &...
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This final Throwback Thursday of the holiday series brings you one of your most-loved episodes about navigating major life transitions. If you've ever loved a career but struggled to make it work after kids—or dreamed of starting your own thing—Mackenzie Forge's story will resonate deeply.
Mackenzie has an incredible story of competition, loss...
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This Throwback Thursday brings you one of our most impactful episodes on parenting. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to raise resilient, well-adjusted children—or if you're working to break cycles from your own childhood—this conversation with Nurse Practitioner Kathleen Sullivan is essential listening.
Raising children can (most of the ...
111. TBT: Meredith MacKenzie on figuring out how to reconcile being a high achiever and also new mom
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This week's Throwback Thursday features one of your most-loved episodes from early in the podcast. If you're navigating the tension between career ambition and new motherhood—or questioning what success really means after becoming a parent—this conversation will resonate deeply.
Trigger Warning: Topics such as disordered eating, in...
What happens when you have four kids by age 27, right as the women's movement is taking off? Jennifer Manocherian's story reads like several lifetimes woven into one—and at 86, she's not done. From family therapist to divorce mediator to Broadway producer to novelist, Jennifer has reinvented herself more times than most people change jobs.
This conversation touches on resilience, letting go of guilt, and understanding th...
What does it take to walk away from 19 years of federal leadership to start completely over? Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah shares her remarkable journey from political refugee to Rhodes Scholar to federal executive—and why she ultimately chose to leave it all behind. This conversation goes deep on career pivots, generational workplace dynamics, the messy reality of transitioning back to work after mat leave, and what it really means to &q...
108. Figuring out your legal rights at work (before you need them) with Erin Brandt
Sometimes you get a sinking feeling when you’re handed a new job offer because you might have no idea what you’re actually signing. Or you’ve found yourself wondering what you can and can't negotiate when you’re going on mat leave.
This episode is the legal safety net you didn't know you needed.
Employment lawyer Erin Brandt breaks down eve...
Ep. 107: How to navigate work-life transitions with grace
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This one’s for the parents at a crossroads. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, navigating separation, or simply wondering what’s next, this conversation is a reminder that your current challenge is only a snapshot in time.
In this episode, Amanda Sayfy, Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, shares ...
Ep. 106: Figuring out how to shake things up for the last quarter and into 2026
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This week, I'm on a solo dive into what it really takes to reinvent yourself—without burning out or blowing up your whole life.
Recorded in early October, this cozy, Q4 check-in is part reflection, part strategy session, and full of practical wisdom for parents who want to feel more aligned heading into the new year...
Ep. 105: Figuring out how to harness your story and loss to build a business
Today’s episode is a special, off-schedule release in honour of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
After enduring pregnancy losses, including a second-trimester miscarriage during the pandemic, Angel Leung realized she had the tools to advocate for herself—but most people don’t. So she created the kind of support she wished she had: clear, compassion...
Ep. 104: Figuring out how to feed your family without losing your sanity
If the fridge is empty (again) and you’re spiralling about being a “real” adult - this one’s for you. Food blogger and mom of three, Madison Wetherill of Cook at Home Mom, joins me for a refreshingly realistic conversation about food, family, and finding ease in meal planning.
In this episode, we cover:
- The hidden shame behin...
Ep. 103: Figuring out how to get un-triggered
What happens when your career is thriving, your life looks good on paper… and then everything changes? In this honest conversation, coach and emotional intelligence educator Joanna Brewster shares how a car accident, a lost sense of self, and a spark of purpose from her own son set her on a path of reinvention.
What We Cover:
- Joanna’s unexpected career...
102. Simple hosting tricks, human connection, and starting before you’re “ready” with Emily Shimwell
Ep. 102: Figuring out the WILDER and family-friendly way to host & start something from scratch
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Hosting can feel overwhelming, especially as parents. Between toys on the floor, bedtime chaos, and “not enough” stories running in your head, it’s easy to put off bringing people together. But what if gathering could be simpler—and more meaningful?
In this episode...
Ep. 101: Figuring out how to pivot when “perfect on paper” still feels wrong
When your life checks every box—marriage, kids, the house—and you still feel off, what then?
Former stay-at-home mom of three turned entrepreneur, Christine Coughlin, gets honest about identity shifts, guilt, and rebuilding a life that actually fits.
We dig into leaving a defining career, stay-at-home-mom life, the hobby-to-business trap, tricky marriage con...
Ep. 100: Figuring out how to celebrate the messy, meaningful path to consistency
One hundred episodes.
Nearly three years.
Countless conversations with parents, experts, and leaders who are redefining what it means to thrive in work, family, and life.
In this rare solo episode, I've turned the mic on myself to reflect on what it’s taken to create All Figured Out—and why consistency isn’t about perfection.
I share behind-the-scenes less...
Ep. 99: Figuring out what your envy is really trying to tell you
Jealousy isn’t a dirty word—it’s information.
In this episode, therapist and Open Space Counselling founder Elana Sures unpacks how envy can be a powerful signal pointing toward your values, your longings, and the life you actually want.
We talk about Elana’s own experience navigating the “mom hustle,” career jealousy, and the identity shake-up that led her from public ...
Ep. 98: Figuring out how to rebuild strength and confidence in parenthood
This in-person conversation with Shayan Vaghayenegar, owner of Strength Connected is packed with honesty, strategy, and empowerment for anyone feeling, let's say "less strong" after having kids.
We talk about how to reset your expectations (and your ego), find a realistic rhythm with workouts, and truly get strong—not just to look good naked, but to feel capabl...
Ep. 97: Figuring out why kids need books that speak their language
Why are Judy Blume’s books still resonating decades later—and what can they teach us about feminism, censorship, and raising readers in 2025?
In this episode, bestselling author and editor Rachelle Bergstein shares her journey as a writer and mom, and what she discovered while researching her latest book, The Genius of Judy.
From literary snobbery to spicy teen novels,...
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