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  • How Do We Manage When Motherhood and Ambition Collide?

    How Do We Manage When Motherhood and Ambition Collide?
    Sep 22 2025
    Having a successful career whilst raising children can sometimes feel like an impossible challenge – but Dolly Jones wants to change that narrative. Dolly’s a former editor at Vogue, a digital consultant and author of “Leaving the Ladder Down”, a book which encourages us to think differently about working parents – for ourselves, our families and in the workplace. In this episode of How Do We Manage, Dolly explains why we should appreciate every type of mother and the roles they play – both those at home and at work. She advocates for a culture of speaking openly and honestly about family to employers and colleagues, putting aside mother guilt, accepting the joy of having both a job and a family – and celebrating the everyday wins. Resources & Links https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ladder-Down-Dolly-Jones/dp/0008431388 @dolly_jones Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Dolly Jones Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage
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    50 min
  • How Do We Manage When Women Aren’t Taught About Money?

    How Do We Manage When Women Aren’t Taught About Money?
    Sep 15 2025
    It’s one of life’s last remaining taboo subjects...Money. What we earn, what we save and how we spend is mostly shrouded in secrecy. And in a world where the earning power and purse strings are still so often held by men, tackling the issue head on can be particularly challenging for women. Today’s guest is on a mission to change that. Bola Sol is a financial advisor, a money columnist and the author of two books, “Your Money Life” and “How To Save It”, which aim to help us better understand how to manage our money. She is also making it her mission to empower women around the world to take control of their finances. Bola and Stephanie discuss what it was like being a woman of colour in the world of corporate finance, why schools are failing us when it comes to teaching kids about money, and why getting women in a room together to talk about all things financial is so important. Bola also shares tips on the best ways to invest, save, budget and educate our children around money. We can all come away from this episode a little richer. Resources & Links https://bolasol.co.uk/ @bola_sol @bolasol https://www.linkedin.com/in/bola-sol/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Bola Sol Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage
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    50 min
  • How Do We Manage to Set Boundaries Guilt Free?

    How Do We Manage to Set Boundaries Guilt Free?
    Sep 8 2025
    Boundaries... it’s one of those words we hear all the time, but what does a healthy boundary really look and feel like? Do you know how to set your own and respect other people’s? In this episode Stephanie gets all the answers and so much more from best-selling author, therapist, and creator of the online platform “Struggle Care”, KC Davies. KC shares how her own addiction battles and mental health difficulties led her to a life providing help and support for others, how an ADHD diagnosis has shaped her own boundaries, and how to really ensure you’re treated with the respect you deserve in all your relationships. Resources & Links https://www.strugglecare.com/ https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters?lang=en Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: KC Davies Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage
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    51 min
  • How Do We Manage A Generation Raised on Porn?

    How Do We Manage A Generation Raised on Porn?
    Sep 1 2025
    How much do you know about what the children in your life are seeing online? The average age at which young people first see porn is now just 13 – with more than a quarter accessing it by age 11. As governments worldwide grapple with the best ways to protect children online, the theme of today’s episode is both timely and necessary. And the guest is a force to be reckoned with. Tatiana Kotlyarenko is an award-winning international expert on human trafficking and violence against women and girls. In this conversation with Stephanie she explains the real dangers children are exposed to online, the impact it has on their brains, and how to best keep them safe. She talks about holding global corporations to account, the unseen and unheard victims, and the measures that are desperately needed to make real change. And she shares how she remains hopeful and finds joy in her own life. This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence and graphic content. Resources & Links linkedin.com/in/tatiana-kotlyarenko-b0b4a63 Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Tatiana Kotlyarenko Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage
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    43 min
  • How Do We Manage When Food Feels Complicated?

    How Do We Manage When Food Feels Complicated?
    Aug 25 2025
    It’s something so many people struggle with at some point in their lives – a healthy attitude to food, eating, diet and body image. So how can we eat in a way that’s well adjusted, and step away from those damaging messages that come from both outside influences and our own inner critic? Priya Tew is an award-winning registered dietitian and nutrition professional who has an incredibly grounding, and practical approach to the way we eat, and think about our bodies. She and Stephanie discuss the online influences that can lead us astray, the myths and misconceptions around what a healthy diet looks like, and how Priya approaches food with her own children. Content warning: Discussions around diet and eating disorders. Resources & Links https://www.priyatew.com/ https://www.instagram.com/priya_tew/?hl=en Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Priya Tew Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow⁠ @HowDoWeManage
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    47 min
  • How Do We Manage to Stop Freaking Out About AI?

    How Do We Manage to Stop Freaking Out About AI?
    Aug 18 2025
    Are you excited or frightened by AI? Is it helping us cope with everyday life more effectively – or destroying human creativity and agency? These are some of the big questions tackled in today’s conversation with Greg Beato – a tech writer and co-author of the book “SuperAgency - What Could Possibly Go Right With Our Future”. Written with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, the book explores the ways we can make AI work for us rather than against us – and encourages us all to get excited about the possibilities of the future. Greg and Stephanie discuss why AI is the biggest technological breakthrough in 300 years, what it means for our concept of privacy, the dangers it might present, and how to really use AI to our advantage. This chat is a deep dive into what the future of technology can and will look like and how to really embrace it. Resources & Links http://www.superagency.ai. Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Greg Beato Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage
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    40 min
  • How Do We Manage... Living With Life-Limiting Illness?

    How Do We Manage... Living With Life-Limiting Illness?
    Aug 11 2025
    In 2008, shortly after he’d qualified as as doctor, Dr Stuart Farrimond was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. He was forced to leave medical practise, but went on to become a science educator, an international bestselling author and a broadcaster. In this very special episode Stephanie and Dr Stu talked about the mental health condition which, by chance, led to his brain tumour diagnosis, and how he coped with those two illnesses alongside one another. Dr Stu gave us practical tips and techniques for living a healthy life, including his belief that a good night’s sleep provides the most crucial foundation for living well. Sadly, shortly after recording this, Dr Stuart’s condition deteriorated, and he passed away peacefully with friends and family around him in May 2025. This episode goes out in his memory, and with thanks to his wife Grace, for allowing us to share his story and his wisdom. Content warning: This episode includes discussion around eating disorders, mental health issues and cancer treatment. Links & Resources https://stuartfarrimond.com/ @realdoctorstu The Science of Flavour, released in the UK on July 31st 2025. Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Dr Stuart Farrimond Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage
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    40 min
  • How Do We Manage... Women’s Stories?

    How Do We Manage... Women’s Stories?
    Aug 4 2025
    Tova Leigh is a breath of fresh air. Having originally trained as a lawyer, and then an actress, she became an online sensation when she started sharing her feelings about motherhood in a blog that went viral. Since then she’s become a content creator, performer, best-selling author, and leads international women’s retreats. Her thoughts on being a woman and everything it involves are honest, often hilarious, and nothing is off the table. In their conversation, Tova and Stephanie discuss the importance of women’s stories, her new book Good Girls Gossip, how she tackles “mother guilt” and why she’ll never stop speaking up. Content Warning: This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Resources & Links https://lnk.to/GoodGirlsGossip www.TovaLeigh.com Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Tova Leigh Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage
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    39 min