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Conversations with Maude

Welcome to Work/Family/Me—a podcast about the realities of modern womanhood. My intention with these conversations is to give you insights, language, and strategies to make life feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more connected.

In Season 1, we explored the BTS of women who earn money and parent - managing career goals, family finances, domestic chores, childcare, planning, health, guilt, invisible labour and what balance might actually mean (does it exist?).

I spoke with thoughtful, hardworking professional women around the globe to gather a snapshot of what their lives look and feel like with 24 hours in a day. Why? So that we can all let go of the unrealistic societal standards and Pinterest pressure and give ourselves some grace, kindness and compassion

In Season 2, I shifted focus to another big factor that’s often invisible: perimenopause and menopause. From our mid-30s through to our mid-50s, women are navigating hormonal changes—smack bang in the middle of managing career growth, relationships, and family life.

We talk biology, psychology, burnout, sexuality, nutrition, confidence, workplace, trauma, divorce, exercise, tea, mindfulness, mindset, contexts, outdated habits and so much more!

New episodes drop every two weeks. Just scroll down and click on any episode to start listening.

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I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s keep having the conversations that matter.

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WTF To Eat In Perimenopause, A Conversation with Agata Galland
WTF To Eat In Perimenopause, A Conversation with Agata Galland
Maude Burger-Smith3 June 2025
Imposter Syndrome and Perimenopause
Imposter Syndrome and Perimenopause
Maude Burger-Smith20 May 2025
 ​Midlife, menopause and finding meaning - a conversation with Kellie Stirling
​Midlife, menopause and finding meaning - a conversation with Kellie Stirling
Maude Burger-Smith6 May 2025
Menopause-Savvy Workplaces - a conversation with Lauren Chiren
Menopause-Savvy Workplaces - a conversation with Lauren Chiren
Maude Burger-Smith22 April 2025
Perimenopause and life - an introduction to season 2
Perimenopause and life - an introduction to season 2
Maude Burger-Smith15 April 2025
BTS, Gratitude and Community
BTS, Gratitude and Community
Maude Burger-Smith28 January 2025
Chaos, Boundaries and Mum Friends
Chaos, Boundaries and Mum Friends
Maude Burger-Smith8 January 2025
Surfing the Waves of Work and Parenting
Surfing the Waves of Work and Parenting
Maude Burger-Smith24 December 2024
Sleep, Work and Sharing the Load
Sleep, Work and Sharing the Load
Maude Burger-Smith10 December 2024
Co-Parenting and Co-Working in Cape Town
Co-Parenting and Co-Working in Cape Town
Maude Burger-Smith26 November 2024
Deconstructing Stress Management
Deconstructing Stress Management
Maude Burger-Smith5 November 2024
A conversation about priorities and managing stress
A conversation about priorities and managing stress
Maude Burger-Smith15 October 2024
A conversation about caregiving and breadwinning in Australia
A conversation about caregiving and breadwinning in Australia
Maude Burger-Smith10 September 2024
A conversation about business, babies and burnout in France
A conversation about business, babies and burnout in France
Maude Burger-Smith27 August 2024
A Conversation About Work-Non Work Balance
A Conversation About Work-Non Work Balance
Maude Burger-Smith13 August 2024
A conversation about the work and family juggle as a CEO in India
A conversation about the work and family juggle as a CEO in India
Maude Burger-Smith30 July 2024
A conversation about guilt and balance as a MD and mother in Dubai
A conversation about guilt and balance as a MD and mother in Dubai
Maude Burger-Smith16 July 2024
A conversation about the phases of burnout
A conversation about the phases of burnout
Maude Burger-Smith11 June 2024
A conversation about work life balance in Germany
A conversation about work life balance in Germany
Maude Burger-Smith28 May 2024
A conversation about work, motherhood, domestic labor, and feminism in Japan
A conversation about work, motherhood, domestic labor, and feminism in Japan
Maude Burger-Smith14 May 2024
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