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What are everyday women (and men) discussing and struggling with regarding work life balance? And why has this remained a seemingly uniquely female problem? Join Maura Carlin and Christie Derrico as their guests share stories on how they tackle the hows, whys and what ifs of balancing work, life, family and self. On The Balance Dilemma we speak to parents and non-parents alike! While there may not be one answer, the guests on The Balance Dilemma will share insights to help listeners carve their own path.Episodes through August 2023 originally aired on WVOX Radio. All rights reserved.
thebalancedilemma hosts The Balance Dilemma, a society show with 101 episodes published.
Postpartum. Cancer treatment. Perimenopause. Menopause. Night sweats don't care why you have them — and for too long, nothing on the market did either. Katya Eckert decided to fix that, and A DOMANI® was born. She came t
Belle Burden's memoir Strangers — which began as a viral New York Times Modern Love essay and is already being adapted for film starring Gwyneth Paltrow — is the story every married (unmarried) woman needs to read. It's
Amanda DePalma didn't plan on a detour. She had a self-designed college major, a passion for events, and a clear vision for her career — until 2008 arrived and the bottom fell out. Getting laid off early in her career wa
Annabel Monaghan didn’t set out to become a bestselling novelist—at least not on a straight path. She worked in finance, raised three kids, said yes to things she didn’t want to do, and put writing on hold longer than sh
What does it take to sustain a 38-year creative partnership — and friendship — through divorce, death, partnership, relocation, and countless life transformations? Margaret Crane and Barbara Ballinger, co-authors of Not
Ever dreamed of picking up and moving to Europe? Angela Hanyak actually did it—and she's sharing everything she learned along the way. Angela takes us through her journey from Charleston, South Carolina to Frankfurt, Ger
Fashion designer Andrea Moore Beaulieu had a literal dream that told her to open a store. Weeks later, she did—and The Makers NY in Larchmont was born. Now, less than two years later, she presented her designs during Par
The college diploma is in hand, but the real stress is just beginning. For parents who landed their first job through a newspaper ad and a firm handshake, today's job market feels like another planet—and their recent gra
When Catherine O'Toole unexpectedly fell in love with motherhood, she didn't just leave her publishing career—she negotiated a salary for staying home. In this candid conversation, she reveals how she transformed from "h
For their annual catchup, Maura and Christie talk about their kids getting married. From fashion-forward choices to navigating guest lists, join them for a joyful ride through the ups and downs of planning the perfect da
Married couple Susannah Ludwig and Dave Marcus share their journey of successfully blending families with four children. This episode explores practical step-parenting strategies, managing ex-spouses, career pivots from
Bestselling thriller author Andrea Bartz talks about her latest novel "The Last Ferry Out" and her journey from magazine editor to full-time author. Andrea shares the inspiration behind her Mexico-set thriller about expa
Childhood friends Linda Sawyer and Alison Matz prove that lifelong partnerships can create revolutionary businesses. After meeting at age seven during a second-grade spelling bee, these two women built impressive corpora
Nicola Krause, co-author of the bestselling novel "The Nanny Diaries" shares her journey from early literary success in her twenties to her "conscious uncoupling" from writing partner Emma McLaughlin after nine successfu
Feeling overwhelmed by the college application maze? Join us as we chat with expert Kerry Roberts about taming the college admissions beast in 2025! We dive into all the juicy details about why schools are bringing back
Dive into an inspiring journey of resilience, humor, and motherhood with Caitlin Murray, creator of Big Time Adulting and the viral "Get Yourself a Snack" philosophy. In this powerful episode of The Balance Dilemma, Cait
Fertility and surrogacy expert Lisa Schuman joins TBD for an eye-opening discussion about building families through surrogacy. From understanding New York's recent legalization to navigating six-figure costs and complex
Former Estée Lauder Global Group President Lynne Greene shares her remarkable journey from rural Missouri to the C-suite of a multi-billion dollar beauty empire. Learn how Lynne navigated corporate leadership while stayi
New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis shares her remarkable journey from acting to journalism to writing acclaimed historical fiction. Davis discusses her latest novel 'The Stolen Queen,' set at The Metropolitan
Sarah Gormley reveals how leaving her prestigious corporate job to care for her dying mother on the family farm became a profound turning point. Her memoir "The Order of Things" explores the unexpected path to finding lo
Lisa Zeiderman
New York matrimonial attorney · Miller Zeiderman LLP
1 appearance on this show
Annabel Monaghan
bestselling novelist
1 appearance on this show
Ian
life-coach · ArrowFyre
1 appearance on this show
Dave Marcus
Bruins Sports Network
1 appearance on this show
Andrea Bartz
bestselling thriller author and journalist
1 appearance on this show
Nicola Kraus
1 appearance on this show
Kerry Roberts
Riff Raff · Mercer County
1 appearance on this show
Caitlin Murray
Big Time Adulting
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Schuman
donor conception expert, author, therapist, and podcaster · The Center for Family Building
1 appearance on this show
Fiona Davis
New York Times bestselling author
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Gormley
author and art gallery owner · unclear
1 appearance on this show
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