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Parents At Work

Lori Mihalich-Levin 68 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

A podcast for working parents presented by Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, founder of Mindful Return, and Jason Levin, MBA, founder of Ready Set Launch, exploring work-life integration in all different roles, industries, and professions. Techniques for parents in dealing with everything from sleep deprivation and managing work-life issues, to help you excel at work while also raising your family.

Episodes

The Back-to-School Reset: Routines, Work, Relationships, and Boundaries EP 73
The Back-to-School Reset: Routines, Work, Relationships, and Boundaries EP 73 Aug 17, 2026 32:39 Back-to-school season isn't just a transition for kids. It's a major adjustment for working parents, too. Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin share practical ways to make the shift easier, from treating the first month as an adjustment period and planning ahead for school closures to revisiting household responsibilities, communicating needs at work, and building relationships within the school co
Traveling with Kids: From Survival Mode to Lasting Memories EP 72
Traveling with Kids: From Survival Mode to Lasting Memories EP 72 Aug 3, 2026 48:59 Family travel isn't always relaxing, especially when your kids are little. In this episode, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin reflect on nearly 15 years of traveling with their children, from diaper bags, long road trips, and airport meltdowns to confident teenagers navigating Paris on their own. They share practical lessons about giving kids ownership, embracing flexibility, balancing work and
Beyond Time Management: Laura Vanderkam on Building a Bigger Life EP 71
Beyond Time Management: Laura Vanderkam on Building a Bigger Life EP 71 Jul 20, 2026 56:52 What if the problem isn't that you don't have enough time, but that you're thinking about time the wrong way? In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with bestselling author and time management expert Laura Vanderkam to discuss her latest book, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance. Laura shares practical strategies for overcoming time scarcity, embraci
Building the Village: Julie Talbot on Family, Flexibility, and Leadership EP 70
Building the Village: Julie Talbot on Family, Flexibility, and Leadership EP 70 Jul 6, 2026 35:31 In this episode of Parents at Work, hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Julie Talbot, CEO of Lansinoh Laboratories. Julie shares her personal journey through IVF, becoming a first-time mom during the pandemic, and leading a global brand dedicated to supporting families. She discusses the importance of empathy, flexibility, parental leave, and creating workplaces where parents don't h
Dads in Academia: Balancing Research, Teaching, and Family Life EP 69
Dads in Academia: Balancing Research, Teaching, and Family Life EP 69 Jun 15, 2026 44:27 What’s it really like to balance the demands of academia with the responsibilities of fatherhood? In this engaging episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Eric Chitambar and Lee Pinkowitz to discuss parenting, tenure, flexibility, career growth, and the lessons they’ve learned raising children while pursuing academic excellence. Along the way, they
Working Motherhood in Academia: Planning, Purpose, and Parenthood EP 68
Working Motherhood in Academia: Planning, Purpose, and Parenthood EP 68 Jun 1, 2026 55:17 What does it really look like to build a career in academia while raising children? In this thoughtful and often hilarious episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Elizabeth Grimm and Catherine Leimkuhler Grimes to talk about parenting, ambition, research, flexibility, ADHD, planning, self-compassion, and the evolving realities of working motherhood
The Working Parent’s Guide to Travel: Mindset, Logistics, and Letting Go EP 67
The Working Parent’s Guide to Travel: Mindset, Logistics, and Letting Go EP 67 May 18, 2026 38:23 Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin explore the realities of work travel as parents, from the emotional challenges of leaving young children to the logistics of preparing, managing time away, and reintegrating at home. They share personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that help working parents navigate travel with more confidence and less guilt. Connect with Lori at Mindful Ret
From Diagnosis to Resilience: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Cancer, Motherhood, and Purpose EP 66
From Diagnosis to Resilience: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Cancer, Motherhood, and Purpose EP 66 May 4, 2026 53:49 In this powerful episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz, a breast surgeon whose care played a pivotal role in Lori’s cancer journey. They explore the intersection of medicine, motherhood, resilience, and early detection, while Dr. De La Cruz shares her remarkable story of perseverance, failure, and purpose. The conversation offers both pra
Rethinking Parental Leave: The Rise of Fill-In Talent EP 65
Rethinking Parental Leave: The Rise of Fill-In Talent EP 65 Apr 20, 2026 40:53 In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk with Beth Wanner of MotherCover and Kyle Robisch of Latitude about parental leave fill-in talent and why it’s becoming essential for modern workplaces. They explore how thoughtful coverage supports both business continuity and employee well-being, while redefining what it means to take leave without guilt or career risk.C
Work, Marriage, and Parenting: Inside a True Partnership EP 64
Work, Marriage, and Parenting: Inside a True Partnership EP 64 Apr 6, 2026 49:05 Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Lisa Tan and Martin Rawls-Meehan, partners in both business and parenting, to explore what it really takes to work and raise a family together. From building a company to raising bilingual kids, they share candid insights on trust, flexibility, and redefining balance as working parents.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Conn
Split Shifts, Melatonin, and Middle Schoolers: A Real Conversation About Sleep EP 63
Split Shifts, Melatonin, and Middle Schoolers: A Real Conversation About Sleep EP 63 Mar 16, 2026 28:39 After years of sleepless nights, split shifts, ADHD diagnoses, and even cancer recovery, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin reflect on how their relationship to sleep has evolved through every stage of parenting. From baby wakeups to middle school melatonin routines to perimenopause and pillow replacements, this episode explores why adult sleep deserves as much attention as our children’s—and how
Build Your Bench: What the Olympics Teach Us About Coaching and Caregiving EP 62
Build Your Bench: What the Olympics Teach Us About Coaching and Caregiving EP 62 Mar 2, 2026 31:31 In this Olympics-inspired episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin explore what working parents can learn from elite athletes about teamwork, coaching, mental health, and going after dreams. From building a “babysitting bench” to hiring coaches and supporting each other in marriage and career, they unpack why success in parenthood and work is never a solo sport. The takeaway

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