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Balancing Life's Issues

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This Is Your Job Now Season 2 of Balancing Life’s Issues the Podcast Because leadership means showing up—especially when it’s uncomfortable. Hosted by Wendy Wollner, CEO of Balancing Life’s Issues, This Is Your Job Now helps leaders navigate the hardest parts of managing humans—burnout, mental health, DEI fatigue, grief, and more. With expert voices, real stories, and zero corporate jargon, this show asks the only question that matters: Why should you care? If you’re leading people today, this is already your job.

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March 2, 2026

Build Your Own Legacy: A Women’s History Month Call to Action

Who are your 17 women—and are you becoming one for someone else?Episode OverviewIn this special Women’s History Month episode of *This Is Your Job Now*, Wendy Wollner invites listeners into a deeply personal and powerful reflection. Rather than naming specific historical figures, Wendy challenges you to build your own roster of women leaders—CEOs, doctors, activists, artists, grandmothers, single moms—who shape how you show up in the world.From corporate boardrooms to motherhood to volunteerism, Wendy shares why women need multiple mentors for multiple roles—and why we must carry each other forward across generations. This episode is both a celebration and a call to action: pick your women. Learn from them. Add to your list. And then become one.What You’ll Learn* Why Women’s History Month should be personal—not just historical* How building a “go-to roster” of women leaders strengthens your leadership* Why women need mentors for every role they play (CEO, mother, advocate, grandmother)* How small acts—speaking up in a meeting, starting something new—create generational impact* Why women must become their own cheerleaders when encouragement is scarce* How empowerment and joy can coexist on the journeyEpisode Highlights00:00 — Wendy’s personal connection to Women’s History Month as a history educator01:10 — The invitation: choose your own women leaders02:00 — Why Wendy has 17 (and counting)03:10 — Mentors for different roles: CEO, single mom, grandma, volunteer04:15 — The power of everyday women—not just famous ones05:10 — “We carry each other.” Breaking ceilings and opening doors06:20 — What teeny-to-large change will you make?07:00 — When dreams get silenced—and how to reclaim them08:10 — Be your own cheerleader (and let Wendy be one too)09:00 — Taking empowerment seriously—without losing joyMeet the HostWendy Wollner is the CEO of Balancing Life’s Issues, a corporate training company reaching tens of thousands of employees annually with programs on resilience, leadership, belonging, and wellbeing. A former history major and educator, Wendy blends storytelling, mentorship, and real-world leadership to empower individuals—especially women—to step boldly into their next chapter.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned* Build your “17 Women” list (create your personal leadership council)* Add new role models annually* Speak up—even when you’re the only woman in the room* Start something (small or large) and learn through mistakes* Be a visible champion for other women* Balance seriousness with humor and humanityClosing Insight & CTAYou don’t need to know every woman in history.You need to know the ones who shape you.Pick your women. Study them. Add to the list.And then—become one.Celebrate Women’s History Month by taking one bold action this week: speak up, start something, mentor someone, or reclaim a dream.Resource/LinksListen to more episodes of This Is Your Job Now: https://pod.link/1672656705Website: www.balancinglifesissues.comFollow Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendywollner/Subscribe to Balancing Life’s Issues on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@balancinglifesissuesinc.8501?sub_confirmation=1

January 26, 2026

Unscarred at Work: Rethinking Tattoos as Healing, Art, and Identity (with Elise Jaffe)

What if the tattoo you’re judging is actually part of someone’s healing? And what’s a leader’s job when unconscious bias shows up in dress codes, hiring decisions, or everyday workplace reactions?In this episode of This Is Your Job Now, Wendy Wollner sits down with Elise Jaffe—Executive Producer, filmmaker, and owner of Big Teeth Productions—to explore a powerful reframe: tattoos aren’t just “style.” For many people, they’re healing, reclamation, and self-authorship after trauma, illness, or loss. Elise shares the story behind her documentary-in-progress, Unscarred, and explains why leaders, managers, and coworkers need to look beyond stigma and ask better questions—especially in workplaces where tattoos still trigger assumptions about professionalism, safety, or “fit.”What You’ll Learn* How tattoos can function as a form of healing after trauma, illness, or grief* Why workplace stigma around tattoos is often rooted in unconscious bias* What managers can say when an employee gets a first (or 29th) tattoo* Why “there’s a story behind every tattoo” is a leadership practice—not just a nice idea* How trauma-informed thinking applies to tattooing (and to managing people)* What it takes to create a documentary through grants, donations, and sheer enduranceEpisode Highlights* 00:00 — Wendy’s “my mom hates tattoos” opener and the workplace reality behind it* 00:16 — Elise’s mission: changing perspectives on tattoos through the lens of healing* 00:50 — The film’s origin story: faith, stigma, and the “wrongness” Elise was taught* 02:42 — The religious and historical layers (including Jewish identity and inherited trauma)* 03:32 — What leaders should do: ask what it means and why it matters* 03:58 — Tattoos as art + art therapy: why this isn’t just aesthetics* 04:57 — Tattoos and healing throughout history (not a modern trend)* 05:30 — The trauma-informed tattoo artist: scars, empathy, and what gets unlocked in the chair* 07:20 — Family perceptions changing over time—and Elise getting her first tattoo* 08:45 — Unscarred: what the documentary is about* 09:20 — The real behind-the-scenes: bootstrapping a documentary and why donations matterMeet the GuestElise Jaffe is the owner and Executive Producer of Big Teeth Productions in Chicago, with 27 years of production experience across commercial and documentary storytelling. Her documentary project Unscarred explores tattoos as a tool for healing—especially for people living with visible scars from trauma, illness, or loss—and challenges the cultural assumptions that still follow tattooed bodies into workplaces and public life.Guest bio: https://www.bigteeth.tv/elise (https://www.bigteeth.tv/elise)Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned* “There’s a story behind every tattoo” as a leadership mindset* Unconscious bias awareness (and naming what you’re reacting to)* Trauma-informed support (listening, presence, pacing, consent)* Reframing body art as “healing arts,” not a professionalism problem* Practical manager language: curiosity + respect over assumptions* A tattoo isn’t always a statement. Sometimes it’s a survival story made visible.If you’re a leader, your job isn’t to judge the canvas—it’s to understand the human being carrying it.Resource LinksUnscarred Film Team:

November 7, 2025

We Choose Hope: Bill Doherty on Bridge-Building in a Polarized Time

What if the goal isn’t to change minds about issues—but to change minds about each other? Episode Overview Host Wendy Wollner talks with Bill Doherty, family therapist, professor emeritus, and Co-Founder of Braver Angels, about practical ways leaders, teams, and clinicians can repair trust across deep political divides. Bill shares ground rules that make hard conversations possible, the difference between optimism and a choice for hope, and how therapists can serve as “citizen bridge-builders” at work, at home, and in their communities. What You’ll Learn * Why polarization blocks solutions—and how “respectful rules” reopen dialogue * A simple reframing: change minds about people, not just policies * How to listen when you’re triggered (even for therapists) * The line is behavior, not opinion: how to hold strong views respectfully * Practical on-ramps for clinicians: from self-checks in session to moderating public workshops * Why hope is a decision leaders can make—and model Episode Highlights 00:35 – Wendy’s intro: “You messed up my brain—in a good way.” 00:43 – Bill’s background: citizen therapist; co-founding Braver Angels 02:44 – Polarization as the barrier to solving other problems 03:42 – Holidays & politics: when silence helps—and when it harms 04:34 – Therapists “forget” to use listening skills on politics 06:05 – Holding ourselves to higher standards in heated conversations 06:37 – Case study: liberal & conservative college students, shared humanity 07:21 – Ground rules: topic ≠ the line—behavior is the line 09:56 – “We’re not changing issue-minds; we’re changing minds about each other” 10:18 – Pronouns, signals, and unintended exclusions for clinicians 11:44 – Hope as a choice, not mere optimism 13:37 – How small the truly hateful fringe likely is—and the “inner othering” we all carry 15:02 – A new clinician role: become a bridge-builder (and how to start) 16:06 – “Every family has an Uncle Fred… and a Cousin Jessica” 16:47 – Story: a landlord’s transformation—“There are people in power who want us to hate each other. Let’s not do it.” Meet the Guest Bill Doherty, PhD is Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota, a licensed family therapist, and Co-Founder of Braver Angels, the nation’s largest cross-partisan volunteer movement to bridge the political divide. He designs evidence-informed workshops and trainings that help people talk—and work—across difference. Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned * Ground rules that center behavior (no interrupting/name-calling) * “Change minds about each other” reframing * Self-regulation for triggered listeners (therapist or not) * Braver Angels workshops, e-courses, and moderator training (free for members) Closing Insight & CTA Hope is a choice. Choose it—and model it—by creating respectful structures for hard conversations at work and at home. Resource Links * Braver Angels (home): https://braverangels.org/ (https://braverangels.org/) * Get Involved (overview of roles): https://braverangels.org/get-involved/ (https://braverangels.org/get-involved/) * Become a Moderator (training details; free):

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What is Balancing Life's Issues?: This Is Your Job Now Season 2 of Balancing Life’s Issues the Podcast

Because leadership means showing up—especially when it’s uncomfortable.

Hosted by Wendy Wollner, CEO of Balancing Life’s Issues, This Is Your Job Now helps leaders navigate the hardest parts of managing humans—burnout, mental health, DEI fatigue, grief, and more. With expert voices, real stories, and zero corporate jargon, this show asks the only question that matters: Why should you care?

If you’re leading people today, this is already your job.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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