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Crying in the Bathroom

Welcome to Crying in the Bathroom, because let's face it, as mid-career women, we've all been there. Your co-hosts Beth Borody and Heather MacDonald will chat with their guests, and share a few personal stories of their own, about the ups and downs of work-life. We'll cover everything from corporate to non-profit, parents and non-parents, promotions and job hunting and so much more. We all experience highs and lows, major frustrations and big wins at work. So, let's talk about them together.

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Crying in the Bathroom episode 19 – job progression, grieving a loss, family planning

Co-hosts Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald wrap up season two by talking about some extreme highs and lows over the past year. Beth and Heather discuss job progressions, starting a new company, grieving a significant loss and family planning amidst infertility. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Sep 21, 2022

1 hr 1 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 18 – coping with grief at work and advocating for fair compensation in not-for-profit organizations (part 2)

Alison Schofield continues the discussion about embracing emotions, particularly in her experience working at Pancreatic Cancer Canada. She explains the necessity of fair compensation for employees in the not-for-profit sector and shares her passion for making a difference. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guest: Alison Schofield Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Aug 31, 2022

27 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 17 – coping with grief at work and advocating for fair compensation in not-for-profit organizations (part 1)

Alison Schofield, a marketing and communications director, talks about her experiences working in the not-for-profit world, living in Malawi and her ongoing process of writing a book. She shares the story of her relationship with her late partner, Paul, and how she copes with the grief of losing a loved one. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guest: Alison Schofield Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Aug 17, 2022

27 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 16 – smashing gender roles in a marriage

Jeremy Lawrence, who works in the heating and air conditioning industry, talks about emotions at work and how women fit into the trades. Jeremy, who is Beth’s husband, also covers parenting, gender roles and what it’s like for one partner to earn more money than the other. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guest: Jeremy Lawrence Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Aug 3, 2022

30 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 15 – supporting women in a male-dominated industry

Alicia Woods, founder and CEO of Covergalls, talks about being a woman in a male-dominated industry, shares insight on creating and maintaining a successful company, and sheds light on how her late father has inspired her approach to leadership. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guest: Alicia Woods Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Jul 20, 2022

29 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 14 – the fear of the power of femininity (part 2)

Sam Numsen continues the conversation about privilege and code switching at work, creating safe spaces for men to unpack toxic masculinity and supporting women/LGBTQS+ community. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guest: Sam Numsen Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Jul 6, 2022

24 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 13 – the fear of the power of femininity (part 1)

Sam Numsen, a communications professional in the mining industry talks about crying openly at work, inclusion in the workplace, the intersection between women and the LGBTQS+ community in fighting for equality, toxic masculinity and code switching. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guest: Sam Numsen Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Jun 22, 2022

23 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 12 – embracing diverse cultures (part 2)

Sujanthi Manivannan, Neha Bhatia, Aiden Haw continue the discussion by sharing their life experiences, talking about embracing their cultures and giving incredible advice to other women in the workforce. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guest: Sujanthi Manivannan, Neha Bhatia, Aiden Haw Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Jun 8, 2022

26 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 11 – embracing diverse cultures (part 1)

Three incredible women – Sujanthi Manivannan, Neha Bhatia, Aiden Haw – talk about motherhood and postpartum depression, the pressures of working in the public sector, and even share a story of being discriminated against when being considered for a new job. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Guests: Sujanthi Manivannan, Neha Bhatia, Aiden Haw Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

May 25, 2022

31 min

Crying in the Bathroom episode 10 – bonus clips from the cutting room floor

In this special episode, we share some bonus clips from our interviews in season one. Check out these never-before-heard stories and insights from Franchesca Weeks, Leah Connor, Sabina Janik and Sara Murphy. Hosts: Bethany Borody and Heather MacDonald Instagram: @cryinginthebathroompodcast Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Jan 5, 2022

20 min