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Parents At Work

Parents At Work

Written by: Lori Mihalich-Levin
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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.2019 Parenting Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Building the Village: Julie Talbot on Family, Flexibility, and Leadership EP 70
    Jul 6 2026

    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 have to choose between career success and family life.

    Connect with Lori at Mindful Return

    https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

    Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

    https://readysetlaunch.net/

    Connect with Julie at Lansinoh

    https://lansinoh.com/

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    36 mins
  • Dads in Academia: Balancing Research, Teaching, and Family Life EP 69
    Jun 15 2026

    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 share thoughtful insights, memorable stories, and even a few outstanding dad jokes.

    Connect with Lori at Mindful Return

    https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

    Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

    https://readysetlaunch.net/

    Connect with Eric on LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-chitambar-50a4b5362/

    Connect with Lee on LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-pinkowitz-a1525413/

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    44 mins
  • Working Motherhood in Academia: Planning, Purpose, and Parenthood EP 68
    Jun 1 2026

    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 in higher education. From grant funding and tenure to strategic planning and family adventures, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical insights for working parents everywhere.

    Connect with Lori at Mindful Return

    https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

    Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

    https://readysetlaunch.net/

    Links mentioned:

    https://www.mindfulreturn.com/academia/

    https://www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/grad-college/graduate-college-pdfs/GraduateStudentParentalLeaveTrailGuide.pdf.

    https://www.ncfdd.org/

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    55 mins
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