Finding reliable postpartum depression support while balancing a demanding legal career often feels like an impossible climb. For many professional parents, the pressure to maintain a facade of perfectionism while managing the transition back to work only deepens the struggle. In this conversation, law firm partner Lindsay Aggarwal joins host Carrie Fogliani to share her raw, vulnerable journey from silence to advocacy. After experiencing severe postpartum depression, Lindsay turned her pain into purpose by creating a specialized parental leave coaching program at her firm, BCLP. She opens up about the intersection of identity, guilt, and mental health in the legal profession, offering a powerful roadmap for how workplaces can fundamentally change the culture for working parents.

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Carrie Fogliani takes a different approach in this episode by sitting down not with a mother-in-law but with a father-in-law. She chats with John Polzer, the managing partner of Duane Morris‘ Dallas and Fort Worth offices, to share insights on fatherhood, parenting, and leadership. He talks about balancing the overwhelming world of litigation and his responsibilities as a father, keeping himself within reach of his children despite his hectic schedule. John also explains what it takes for law firms to transform their cultures to make the profession more sustainable for parents, enabling them to better guide their children as they grow up and pursue their dreams.

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Transitioning from the high-stakes world of defense manufacturing to the viral success of a home-kitchen culinary brand, Corre Larkin exemplifies what it looks like to pivot with purpose and relentless ambition. In this episode, we dive into the mindset of a serial entrepreneur who refuses to apologize for seeking profit and prioritizes efficiency over professional martyrdom. We explore the tactical realities of running a one-woman content operation, the absolute necessity of strategic delegation, and the delicate balance of parenting while scaling a business at full speed. Whether you are navigating your own professional transition or looking to turn a personal skill into a sustainable, authentic business, this conversation offers a refreshing, no-nonsense roadmap for betting on yourself without losing sight of the life you want to build.

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