Join best friends and entrepreneurs Christina and Ani as they share their journey from meeting through their sons and surviving a lockdown in the same building to navigating the high-pressure world of restaurants and corporate life.
Running on Empty: Entrepreneurship, Motherhood & Resilience
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
In this episode, they dive into the reality of running on very little sleep, the constant demands of entrepreneurship, and why working for yourself can feel different from working for someone else, even when the hours are just as intense.
They also explore the pressure placed on modern women to be successful, financially independent, present mothers, supportive partners, and everything in between. From resilience and accountability to marriage, money, legal protection, control, failure, and teaching the next generation, this episode is an honest conversation about what it really takes to keep going.
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Here are the timestamps for the episode:
00:00 - The reality of lack of sleep
01:35 - Entrepreneurship vs working for others
03:41 - The struggle of the entrepreneurial lifestyle
06:23 - Coping with exhaustion
08:06 - Societal expectations and women in the workforce
09:58 - Developing resilience through low moments
12:31 - Wearing multiple hats as an entrepreneur
14:45 - The importance of financial independence
17:31 - Accountability and communication in partnerships
20:21 - Protecting yourself in legal arrangements
23:34 - Reclaiming the narrative and communicating needs
25:52 - Chaos, control and learning to accept help
28:41 - Prioritisation and teaching the next generation
31:21 - Redefining failure
27 Jul 2026
Are We Addicted to Replying?
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
In this episode, they dive into the overwhelming world of WhatsApp groups, unread messages, voice notes, school chats, work texts, Instagram DMs, Slack, LinkedIn, and the constant pressure to reply instantly in this digital age.
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Here are the timestamps for the episode:
00:00 - Introduction to Sanity Pending
00:23 - The chaos of WhatsApp group messages
01:17 - Work WhatsApps and the lack of digital boundaries
02:31 - Why we need WhatsApp etiquette
02:51 - Drafting messages without sending them straight away
03:23 - Managing school and parent WhatsApp groups
03:52 - Paper diaries vs Google calendars
05:10 - The stress of voice messages
06:18 - Rules for WhatsApp groups
07:08 - Family expectations and unread messages
08:04 - Notifications, social media and mental health
08:39 - Instagram DMs for business communications
09:28 - Too many platforms: LinkedIn, Slack and more
10:37 - Reels as communication
12:00 - Setting personal response boundaries
13:01 - Emails vs WhatsApp pressure
14:14 - Misunderstandings and tone over text
15:52 - Cultural differences in communication
17:22 - Diversity in London and avoiding assumptions
18:51 - Switching off and bringing back boundaries
10 Jul 2026
Women, Work & the Fight to Be Heard
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
In this episode, they dive into the reality of being women in male-dominated industries, from hospitality and restaurants to tech, finance, fashion, and the corporate world.
They discuss the lessons that come with building a business, including identifying market gaps, slowing down to build a strong foundation, and being brutally honest about what is and isn't working. The conversation also explores the pressure women face to fight harder to be heard, re-establish authority, and make their voice count without waiting for permission.
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Here are the timestamps for the episode:
00:00 - Introduction to Sanity Pending
00:34 - Hospitality lessons: market gaps, strong foundations and brutal honesty
02:50 - Being a woman in the male-dominated hospitality industry
05:02 - Motherhood, lack of support and the need for change
07:28 - Re-establishing authority in tech and restaurant settings
10:01 - Boardroom dynamics across fashion, tech and other industries
12:05 - Moving past “bro mentality” and making your voice count
14:05 - Blocking out the noise and staying focused
15:24 - Fighting back against workplace power plays
17:40 - The mental load of working mothers
20:03 - Balancing family life with intense work periods
19 Jun 2026
Balancing Business, Children, and Everything In Between
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
In this episode, they dive into the reality of balancing work and childcare during school holidays, why it matters for children to see their parents working, and how ideas around marriage, independence, and career expectations have changed across generations.
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Here are the timestamps for the episode:
00:33 - Balancing work and childcare during school holidays
01:51 - Why children should see their parents work
04:01 - Raising independent children and working mother role models
05:36 - Generational shifts in marriage and career expectations
06:46 - Domestic labour and burnout for stay-at-home parents
07:33 - The 5AM club and early morning productivity
08:28 - Coffee as a survival tool
11:06 - Working through a broken finger during a client meeting
15:07 - Being pickpocketed while out with family
17:16 - The current state of the hospitality industry
18:33 - VAT, inflation, and rising costs for UK businesses
28 May 2026
The Millennial Myth: Can Women Really Have It All?
Whether you’re juggling a corporate career or building your own business, this episode dives into the raw reality of modern womanhood, motherhood, and the myth that women can effortlessly have it all at the same time.
Join friends and entrepreneurs Christina and Ani as they share their journey - from meeting through their sons and surviving lockdown in the same building, to navigating the high-pressure worlds of restaurants, corporate life, and motherhood.
Grab a coffee (or something stronger) and join them at the table for an honest conversation about finding your identity, protecting your boundaries, and understanding why failure is often the best kind of experience.
Here are the timestamps for the episode:
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - The Story of How We Met: Surviving lockdown and motherhood together
1:55 - Corporate vs. Entrepreneurship: Complementing each other’s different types of chaos
3:02 - The Millennial Myth: The pressure of juggling a career, motherhood, and "having it all"
6:42 - The Transition to Motherhood: Preparing for childbirth vs. the reality of the intense mental load
8:07 - Losing Your Identity: Navigating life crises and the importance of a support system
10:12 - Becoming a "Super Juggler": Mastering organisation and multitasking as a working parent
13:10 - Women as Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: Why the 45–54 age bracket is the most successful in the workforce
14:54 - Shifting Societal Dynamics: Exploring the "crisis in manhood" and the changing roles of men and women
21:11 - The Mundane Mental Load: From school schedules to the "bane" of WhatsApp groups
25:20 - Raising the Next Generation: The challenges of raising sons to fit into a modern, evolving society
31:02 - Finding Your Femininity: Protecting boundaries and letting go of the need to prove yourself
35:05 - Generational Gaps in Business: Navigating feedback, constructive criticism, and Gen Z work culture
37:00 - The Power of "I Don't Know": Valuing the learning process over ego in the workplace
42:33 - Micromanagement vs. Autonomy: Lessons learned from bad bosses and the importance of trust
46:15 - Leading with Clear Direction: Empowering employees to bring solutions, not just problems
50:04 - Reframing Failure: Why business mistakes are actually "MBA-level" learning experiences
54:30 - Closing Thoughts
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