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

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

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 All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barr—a Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leader—shares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home.Andrea Barr — Figuring Out Work, Life and Motherhood Parentalité Relations
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    • 124. 4 vacation myths that are keeping working parents burned out - Jennica Day

      124. 4 vacation myths that are keeping working parents burned out - Jennica Day
      Feb 19 2026

      GET JENNICA DAY’S BOOK → You Need a (Better) Vacation https://amzn.to/3ZMe6cG

      How many times have you caught yourself saying "I need a vacation from my vacation"? That's probably because you're vacationing wrong, and Jennica Day is here to debunk some vacationing myths that genuinely blew my mind.

      Jennica is a vacation expert, author, former international teacher, and mom of three boys (who she is fully qualified to wrestle).

      In this episode, she breaks down the science of rest, reframes what vacation actually means, and gives us a surprisingly simple framework that will change how you think about your time off, for good.

      In this episode, we cover:

      • (00:00) Intro

      • (01:53) From varsity wrestler to mom of three boys — Jennica's origin story

      • (07:38)  Permanent vacation that led to living in Cancun

      • (16:17) The 3 things that actually make a vacation restful: relax, detach, and control

      • (23:37) Why longer vacations aren't actually better

      • (27:40) Pre-vacation syndrome (PVS) and how to avoid burning out before you even leave

      • (38:20) Adventures vs. vacations — the distinction that will change your life as a parent

      • (42:31)  The 4-hour break rule and micro-vacations

      • (57:57) 4 vacation myths debunked

      • (01:05:20) What Jennica is still trying to figure out

      KEY TAKEAWAY

      You don't need more time off, what you need is to vacation better. A 2-day vacation done right gives you the same health and wellness benefits as a 17-day one (and science is proving this!). The goal isn't to squeeze every last minute out of a trip; it's to actually rest, detach, and do what you want. And if you're a parent? Stop expecting adventures with your kids to fill your rest tank. They won't. Schedule your micro vacations like your sanity depends on it — because it kind of does.

      About Jennica Day

      Jennica Day is a vacation expert, author, and advocate for intentional rest and recovery. After experiencing burnout while living and working in Cancun, she dedicated herself to understanding the science of vacationing and work recovery. Her research and personal experimentation led her to develop the Vacation Hero Method, a proven strategy that promotes proper rest, prevents burnout, and enhances productivity. Author of the book You Need a (Better) Vacation, where she share evidence-based strategies to help individuals and organizations optimize time off for improved well-being, performance, and happiness.

      Connect with Jennica Day

      Website | https://thevacationnerd.com/

      Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thevacationnerd

      Book - You Need a (Better) Vacation | https://amzn.to/3ZMe6cG


      About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:

      Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.

      Connect with Andrea

      Website | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠

      Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast


      Listen to All Figured Out

      💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify

      💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple
      🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea
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    • 123. What happens when you refuse to take "wait and see" for an answer - Nikki Holekamp

      123. What happens when you refuse to take "wait and see" for an answer - Nikki Holekamp
      Feb 17 2026
      Nikki Holekamp is a testament to resilience, creativity and advocacy. She is a trained pediatric occupational therapist, who had to use her skills, her voice and her written words to advocate for her son, Asher. In this conversation with Nikki, she shares about her life parenting a child with medical needs, how she’s advocating for him and teaching other kids, as well as her own daughter, that life can look different for others, trusting your intuition when doctors say “wait and see” and finding healing through storytelling.In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(04:40) Life before kids: Nikki's career as a pediatric OT and early motherhood(09:27) Asher's birth and the first signs something was different(13:51) The early months of Asher(16:49) Getting a second opinion that changed the trajectory(19:28) Navigating the Canadian vs. US medical systems(28:13) Standing up to doctors and trusting your parental intuition(38:39) Life with Asher now: wheelchairs, preschool, and letting go of expectations(49:03) Ways to be an ally for children like Asher(51:46) Balancing two children with different needs(56:20) What Nikki is still trying to figure outKEY TAKEAWAYSWhen medical professionals are telling you to “wait and see”, but your intuition is screaming that something is wrong, listen to yourself.You’re allowed to have a second opinion, and sometimes they’re essential, because it's not about stepping on anyone's toes; it's about protecting your child’s health and your ownWriting and storytelling can be medicine. The processing through writing became healing, and the connections with other families navigating similar challenges became lifelines. Sharing your story—however you choose to do it—creates community and helps you process what you're living through.About Nikki HolekampNikki is a trained pediatric occupational therapist turned passionate parent advocate who has learned the power of using her voice to create meaningful impact. Through storytelling and lived experience, she’s discovered how words can shift perspectives and make space for change. She blends creativity with purpose. Writing became her way of sharing stories, but it has evolved into a way of helping others see through a new lens. Connection is at the heart of who she is. As a projector in Human Design, Nikki has a gift for seeing the bigger picture and lifting others up with insight and intention. Her mission is to help moms recognize that they hold more capacity than they often believe. She reminds women that while hard things will happen, grace, growth, and profound lessons can emerge from those seasons. Nikki inspires others to dream bigger, live with purpose, and create a life they feel deeply proud of.Connect with Nikki HolekampInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/nikkiholekamp | https://www.instagram.com/aligned.with.asher Substack - The Strength In Our Scars | https://substack.com/@thestrengthinourscars About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.Connect with AndreaWebsite | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out💚 Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/afo-spotify 💜 Apple Podcasts | https://tinyurl.com/afo-apple 🖤YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutandrea
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      58 min
    • 122. Rest isn't just a nap – The Rest Revolution with Heather Boersma

      122. Rest isn't just a nap – The Rest Revolution with Heather Boersma
      Feb 12 2026
      The REST Revolution thesis is that rest is not an activity, it's an approach to life that's rooted in worthiness. So rest isn't about doing less, it's about believing you're worthy regardless of what you accomplish.Coach and author Heather Boersma shares her journey from burnt out motivational speaker to discovering that rest is a foundational agreement with your own worthiness. After experiencing panic attacks that forced her to step back from everything, Heather rebuilt her life around the understanding that her value isn't tied to her to-do list. This conversation dives into the REST framework (mindset, emotions, nervous system), why motherhood often makes the hustle unsustainable, and the simple breathing technique that can regulate your nervous system in 90 seconds.In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(06:09) From a random stage in Australia to touring as a motivational speaker(13:35) The first panic attack on an airplane—what it felt like and what it revealed(18:07) Genetic testing, grief, and the anxiety spiral that followed(21:54) Why motherhood makes the hustle stop working(31:48) Why we resist feeling our emotions and how it steals our rest(37:03) Building the belief "I'm worthy" one thought at a time for 63 days(39:41) The basketball analogy: slowing down to grow(44:40) Microdosing rest(48:39) The three pillars of rest and creating schedules that align with your values(52:46) What Heather is still figuring out: integrating all parts of herselfCheck out episode 103, a similar episode, with Joanna Brewster → Spotify, Apple or YouTubeKEY TAKEAWAYRest isn't an activity you add to your calendar—it's the foundational belief that you're worthy exactly as you are, without needing to prove, perform, or produce anything. When you live FROM worthiness instead of FOR worthiness, you can still have a full life and big goals, but without the frantic energy that leads to burnout. The shift happens one thought at a time: spend 63 days practicing "I'm worthy" (or "It's possible I'm worthy"), and your brain will build a new neural pathway that becomes your default setting. This is the rest that actually restores.About Heather BoersmaHeather Boersma is a speaker, author, and certified life and business coach who helps ambitious women create sustainable success without burnout. Drawing on over 20 years of speaking experience and her neuroscience-based coaching approach, Heather supports female entrepreneurs in finding work-life flow and building emotionally healthy businesses.She is currently completing her Master of Counselling Psychology, further integrating evidence-based strategies with her coaching practice. Heather’s passion is helping women reclaim rest, regulate their nervous systems, and redefine success on their own terms. The Rest Revolution is her third book, following two earlier titles that have inspired readers across Canada, the US, and beyond. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and three children.Connect with Heather BoersmaWebsite | https://www.heatherboersma.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heatherboersma YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@heatherboersma-lifecoachfo2930 Book | The REST Revolution – https://amzn.to/4refQr8 About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.Connect with AndreaWebsite | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠ Vancouver Events | https://www.andreabarr.com/events Andrea’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandreaPodcast Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast 🖤 Watch on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@allfiguredoutANDREA
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      56 min
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