All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting

Ep. 94: Figuring out how to support your child and yourself through emotional ups and downsWhat even is co-regulation—and how do we do it without becoming the default regulator for everyone in our lives?Tracy Adams is a seasoned occupational therapist and mama who helps working parents better understand their children’s sensory and emotional needs. In this heartfelt and strategy-packed episode, Tracy opens up about her own identity shift in motherhood and how sensory tools, mental load management, and community can help us navigate parenthood without losing ourselves. Whether you’re fielding daycare calls or just trying to get through the dinner hour chaos, this one’s for you.FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYSWhat you’ll hear in this episode:Why co-regulation doesn’t mean regulating everyone in your lifeWhat occupational therapy is—and how it can help you even without a diagnosisTools for navigating daycare challenges, sensory overload, and “problem behaviours”How to advocate for your child and yourself without burnoutThe difference between empathy and emotional labourWhy a “plan” can make all the difference in hard parenting seasonsRelated episodes:Ep. 88: Finding your flock in motherhood with Gemma Van Slyke of The Motherflock – Spotify or AppleEp. 81: How to raise emotionally strong, self-aware boys with Kathy Imabayashi, veteran educator and founder of sonhood coachingEp. 57: Coping with shame and guilt as a parent with Kyira Wacket  – Spotify or AppleAbout Tracy Adams:Tracy Adams is an occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health, leadership, and family support. She is also a Clinical Faculty member at UBC’s School of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.After becoming a mother, Tracy merged her professional expertise with her lived experience to support families navigating emotional development, sensory challenges, and the pressures of modern parenting.Book with Tracy (virtually!) at Woodlands Collective here. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Need a new resume?Shop beautiful, customizable, plug-and-play templates: The Resume Shop

Ep. 93: Figuring out how to realign your career after kids—and why your wellbeing at work mattersWhat does it look like to bet on yourself after a successful corporate career? In this episode, Sara Demizio joins Andrea to share how 15 years at Lululemon, a bold leap into entrepreneurship, and becoming a parent to twins shaped her mission to transform how we work.Sara is the founder of humanhood, a learning company supporting the wellbeing of working parents. Together, they unpack the identity shifts of new parenthood, why returning to work can feel so disorienting, and how to create alignment between your ambition and your actual life.FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYSIn this conversation:The “new me” career moment after mat leaveSaying goodbye to a dream job you still loveRecurring meetings and boundary-setting at workHow Sara knew it was time to leaveThree pillars to make work workWhat to do when there’s no trust with your managerRelated Episodes:Ep. 86: How to start a consulting business as a mom: Tiffany Rosik’s career pivot story – Spotify or AppleEp. 88: Finding your flock in motherhood with Gemma Van Slyke of The Motherflock – Spotify or AppleEp. 90: Nomadic work, personal branding and how to “sell” yourself with Sam Burmeister– Spotify or AppleGuest Bio:Sara Demizio is the founder of humanhood, a learning company reshaping how we support people at work. With 15+ years of experience in leadership, coaching, and workplace development, she’s on a mission to bring more empathy, support, and humanness into the moments that shape our careers.Connect with Sara:Website: hellohumanhood.comInstagram: @hellohumanhoodLinkedIn: HumanhoodAbout Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Need a new resume?Shop beautiful, customizable, plug-and-play templates: ⁠The Resume Shop

Ep. 92: Figuring out how to build a career around your life (instead of the other way around).In this warm and relatable episode, Andrea sits down with Sarah Chapman-Funston—art history major turned corporate marketer turned self-employed consultant. Now the founder of SCF Marketing, Sarah opens up about how she carved her own path forward as a multipassionate parent.From studying ancient architecture to building brand strategies for small businesses, Sarah's career has been anything but linear—and that's exactly what makes it work. This is a conversation for anyone who feels like they’re capable of more but aren’t sure what that looks like yet.FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYSWhat We Cover:– How an art history degree taught Sarah to think like a marketer– The slow-burn decision to leave corporate after mat leave– Real talk on being a two-consultant household– Why consulting isn’t the right path for everyone (and that’s okay)– How to test the waters before taking the leapRelated Episodes:Ep. 86: How to start a consulting business as a mom: Tiffany Rosik’s career pivot story – Spotify or AppleAbout the guest:Sarah Chapman-Funston is the founder of SCF Marketing and a seasoned brand and content strategist. After a decade in corporate marketing, she launched her consulting business to work with small businesses and founders in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and human. She’s also a mom of two and lives in the Vancouver area. Looking for strategic marketing support without the overhead of a full agency? Book an intro call with Sarah or learn more at scfmarketing.ca.About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout.Website: andreabarr.comInstagram: @allfiguredoutandreaResume Shop: andreabarr.com/shop — Shop beautiful, customizable, and plug-and-play resumes so you can start landing those dream job interviews.

Ep. 91: Figuring out how to recover from "meh"In this solo episode of All Figured Out, I’m introducing you to the Figure 8 Alignment Tool—the 8-part check-in I created for parents who feel like something’s “off,” but can’t quite name what’s wrong.Whether you’re exhausted, second-guessing yourself, disconnected from the people you love, or just feeling out of sync with your life…this episode will help you pinpoint where the misalignment is happening—and what you can do about it.We’ll walk through 8 key areas—covering both your personal life and your professional world—that impact how you feel day to day.You’ll learn how to:– Recognize the subtle signs of misalignment as a parent– Check in on your energy, time, relationships, and work– Shift from survival mode back into feeling like yourself– Make small, doable changes that create a big difference⁠FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYSRelated episodes:Ep. 75: 2025 ins and outs for the working parent: what’s in, what’s out & how to thrive this year – Spotify or AppleEp. 76: From Jillian Harris to human design with Mindy Crawford – Spotify or AppleEp. 38: Figuring out your hobbies as a parent  – Spotify or AppleAbout Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here

Ep. 90: Figuring out personal branding, unapologetic boundaries, and flexible workNomadic copywriter and founder of Nomad Copy Agency, Sam Burmeister, has an approach to personal branding, boundaries, and designing your life-first career that you need to hear.If you’re trying to figure out how to talk about yourself without sounding salesy, navigate flexible work, or carve out a career that reflects your whole self, this one’s for you.You’ll learn how to:Define your personal brand (without oversharing or faking it)Talk about yourself with confidence—online and IRLReframe flexibility and set unapologetic boundariesRe-enter the workforce or pivot careers with clarityFULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYSRelated episodes:Ep. 61: The VA revolution: parents leaving the 9 to 5 to make more as a virtual assistant with Sasha Eburne – Spotify or AppleEp. 70: The power of aesthetics and your personal brand: the quickest way to create a professional resume and cover letter [Land Your Dream Job Series 5/5] – Spotify or AppleEp. 16: Ana Colak-Fustin, former Global 500 recruiter, on figuring out internal job changes and career growth internationally – Spotify or AppleAbout the guest:Sam Burmeister is the founder of Nomad Copy Agency, a sales copywriting expert, and a full-time digital nomad who helps service providers sell confidently online. She’s worked with hundreds of businesses worldwide and blends strategic sales messaging with a deep understanding of what makes a brand real. Sam’s personal brand philosophy? Keep it honest, strong, and yours.⁠Check out her free landing page GPT tool for that business you wanna pilot.About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here