How Do We Manage?

How many times have you used your water supply today? To brush your teeth? Flush the toilet? Perhaps you gave your apple a quick rinse at breakfast while the kettle was boiling for your coffee. For many of us around the world we take for granted that when we turn a tap on water appears. But what if that basic resource suddenly disappeared?  A scenario where we're left with no water is referred to as a 'Day Zero' - it's nearly happened in a few countries already - like South Africa - and here in the UK it's predicted that London could run out of water by 2050. That's just over two decades away. So why aren't we talking about it? Lucy Easthope is an international disaster recovery adviser, and visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan. She’s also the author of two books: ‘When The Dust Settles’ and ‘Come What May’. She has vast amounts of experience working in the aftermath of many of the biggest catastrophes of this century, from terrorist attacks to natural disasters. Today she tells Stephanie why running out of water is a very real problem for places that might not think of themselves at risk, how you can be best prepared, and what it means to be someone who has spent a lifetime thinking about the worst case scenario. Resources & Links  Lucy’s website: https://whatevernext.info/ Order ‘Come What May’  Disasters Avoided: https://disastersavoided.com/ Government guidance for preparing for an emergency: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Lucy Easthope Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at PodShop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Pain is something we all experience in some shape or form. However, 19% of adults in Europe and the US live with chronic pain, and almost half say they don’t get proper relief - so what are we getting wrong?  To understand the nuances of pain - whether chronic, acute or emotional - and its treatment, this week we speak to Dr Kirsty Bannister, Principal Investigator of the Central Modulation of Pain laboratory at Imperial University in London. She tells Stephanie what is happening in the body and the brain when we feel pain, why our mental health and socio-economic status could affect the levels of pain we feel, and what we still need to understand to better treat people with chronic pain. Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Dr Kirsty Bannister Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

Since the release of Louis Theroux’s documentary on the ‘Manosphere’ we have heard a lot of noise about influencers who are promoting potentially dangerous and misogynistic lifestyles and attitudes to young men. But when we know that our sons will see content like this whether we like it or not, how do we talk to them about it? Ben Hurst is an educator who works with boys and young men to talk about masculinity. He provides workshops in schools to get them talking about sex, relationships, what they’ve seen online, and most importantly how to think critically about it. In this episode he joins Stephanie to talk about how to meet teenagers on their level to offer them alternative narratives to what they’re given online. Resources & Links  https://www.instagram.com/therealbenhurst/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Ben Hurst Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

Fertility issues in a heterosexual couple generally fall into a 50/50 split between men and women. So why then, when we talk about infertility in a couple trying to conceive, does the focus often fall to the woman? Even in a world of increased research and technology around having a baby, men’s fertility is still an under-discussed topic. Dr. Anand Patel is a UK-based GP and leading specialist in men’s fertility. He tells Stephanie just how underresearched it is in medicine, and walks us through what getting your fertility tested properly looks like, how to change your lifestyle to optimise your sperm, and to remove some of the stigma around male infertility. Resources & Links  https://www.instagram.com/drana.nd/ https://dranand.com/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Dr Anand Patel Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Scrolling through social media we’re presented with all sorts of methods to live longer: supplements, bio-hacking, optimisation. All this speaks to a very individualistic approach to health, but actually one of the biggest factors to maximise your longevity is where you live. Today’s guest, Dr Devi Sridhar is a professor and Chair of global public health at Edinburgh University. She’s written a book called ‘How Not To Die (Too Soon)’ that looks at how governments handle food, education, healthcare systems - even policy around gun violence, clean water and safe roads - can have a huge impact on life expectancy. She poses the idea of making longevity a collective thing, rather than putting the pressure on individuals.  Your postcode can have a huge impact on your health; whether that’s to do with food, education, or healthcare systems; or even policy around gun violence, safe roads and clean water. In this episode Dr Sridhar tells Stephanie about the state of health around the world, the countries that we can learn from and the things you can change in your life right now to help you live longer. Resources & Links  www.instagram.com/profdevisridhar Buy ‘How Not To Die (Too Soon) Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Dr Devi Sridhar Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

In 2015 the UN warned us that there are only 60 harvests left until the earth’s soil is too degraded to support efficient food production. Our food systems are weak and something needs to change for more sustainable modes of farming. But how realistic is that on a large scale?  Today we’re tackling the issue with George Lamb. During a break from his successful career as a TV and radio presenter, George met the music producer Andy Cato, who had become aware of the issues with agriculture and food and wanted to do something about it. Together they founded Wildfarmed, a producer of bread and flour made by farms using regenerative methods that protect wildlife and keep the soil healthy enough for us to keep growing for longer. Today he tells Stephanie about his journey, how everyone can choose a better food system through where they put their money, and why we need to be better educated about where our food comes from. Resources & Links  Wildfarmed: https://wildfarmed.com/ Follow Wildfarmed on Instagram: instagram.com/wildfarmed/ Follow George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgemlamb/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: George Lamb Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Why do we love who we love? Why do we stay when we know it’s over? And how do some couples stay madly in love? These are just some of the questions Dr Justin Garcia has been exploring in a new book called ‘The Intimate Animal’. Justin is an evolutionary biologist and executive director at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. He’s been studying how humans have evolved to love, how that can sometimes be at odds with what we desire - and what that means for monogamy and fidelity. In this episode Justin tells Stephanie about his research into everything from the ways we commit to casual sex throughout human evolution, and how we can apply this knowledge to the modern world of relationships. Resources & Links  Buy The Intimate Animal: The Science of Love, Fidelity and Connection by Dr Justin Garcia (published by Penguin Life) Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Dr Justin Garcia Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, the audio may intermittently dip in quality, which could affect your listening experience. According to UN statistics a third of women across the world experience sexual or physical violence at least once in their life. The rates of violence against women and girls are astonishing; in the UK a woman is killed by a man once every three days. So how do we tackle this? Jackson Katz is an educator and anti-sexism activist. He has spent his career talking to men in positions of influence - whether that’s managers, sports coaches, fathers or uncles - about how they can use their power to help end misogynist views. In his most recent book, ‘Every Man’, he reframes violence against women as a men’s issue rather than a women’s, and talks about how shifting the focus changes the way we challenge the problem. In this episode Jackson talks to Stephanie about the current climate of misogyny in the online world, and how we equip men with the tools to challenge the influence that it's having on future generations of boys. Resources & Links  Order ‘Every Man’ by Jackson Katz Jackson’s website Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Jackson Katz Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

Sue Deagle was living a happy life in northern Virginia. She had a high-flying career and a beautiful home that she shared with her husband, son and daughter. But one day she woke up to find her husband unresponsive in bed, by the time he got to the hospital, he had sadly passed away. Sue suddenly found herself on a new path, juggling motherhood and work while navigating her own grief and her childrens’. Following up from our episode on the neuroscience behind grief, in this episode we delve into what that looks like in practice. Stephanie speaks to Sue about how the experience of losing her husband changed her life in all sorts of unexpected ways, the hope she could take from that, the surprising places she found solace and understanding, and how we manage being a parent of grieving children. Resources & Links  Order ‘Do Loss’ by Sue Deagle: Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/0f1B9clE Amazon US: https://a.co/d/07ABxOhI Read Sue’s Substack ‘The Luminist’ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Sue Deagle Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

Grief is something we will all experience in some shape or form in our lives, not just through the death of loved ones but also in the breakdown of relationships, the loss of jobs and for the lives we thought we might lead that have taken a different path. When we grieve our brain is battling a lot of conflicting information, and on this episode of How Do We Manage we invite in Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor - a psychologist who has written two books on how grief affects both our brains and our bodies - to tell us how understanding the science behind the grieving process can help us deal with the complex and difficult feelings around loss.  Resources & Links  Books by Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor: The Grieving Body  The Grieving Brain Dr O’Connor’s website: https://maryfrancesoconnor.org/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor, professor of psychology at the University of Arizona Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

We learn a lot at school and university, but are we taught enough about how to have agency over our own mental health? One professor in the US didn’t think so and so created ‘Stoked Lab’. It’s a module at California’s Stanford University that teaches students how to find happiness and positivity in life. Through practical skills and life philosophies that the students can apply to their own journeys in order to carve out the path that is right for them. It was co-founded by Daryn Reicherter, director of the Human Rights in Trauma Mental Health Laboratory at Stanford. He’s a clinical professor who specialises in cross-cultural trauma psychiatry with patients who have experienced extremes like displacement or warzones.  Daryn joins Stephanie to talk about how the Stoked Lab evolved, what it teaches, and how it has helped him manage the more difficult sides of his own work. Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Daryn Reicherter Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

In the year 2000 the UN Security Council launched Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security - the first commitment to recognise the importance of women’s roles in conflict prevention and resolution. But more than 25 years on how much progress have we made? While the number of women at negotiation tables is going up, there is still a way to go. Fawzia Koofi is an Afghan politician, writer and activist. During her years in parliament she was a fervent activist for women’s rights and drafted the Elimination of Violence Against Women law. She was the first female Deputy Speaker of Parliament in the history of Afghanistan, and was a member of the Afghan delegation during peace talks with the Taliban in 2020. However since the Taliban took back power in 2021, being a woman in Afghanistan is extremely difficult, and Fawzia’s been living in exile in London watching from afar as the progress she made for women in her country is reversed. In today’s episode Fawzia and Stephanie discuss what peace really means after a war has ended, the difference that women can make to peace negotiations, and why Afghanistan is currently one of the hardest places in the world to be a woman. Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Fawzia Koofi Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Ghosting, situationships, catfishing: dating culture has never been more complicated, and single people worldwide are getting fed up. When we are faced with thousands of potential suitors to choose from, how do we make ourselves stand out, ensure that we are making meaningful connections and prevent the dating fatigue from setting in? Erika Ettin is a dating coach who works with clients to put a little strategy into their dating lives. Today she arms us with the skills to go into app dating confidently; giving us tips on how to make an effective profile, setting up dates, and answering questions about how to handle bad dating etiquette. Resources & Links  A Little Nudge: www.alittlenudge.com Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Erika Ettin, dating coach Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

When we picture healthcare experts we might think of people like doctors, nurses, surgeons and neurologists. But what about the patients? Patients are able to give us so much insight into what our healthcare systems are really like; where they thrive and where they fail. Tilly Rose describes herself as an ‘expert’ patient. She spent the best part of two decades trying to receive diagnoses for a whole range of debilitating symptoms. After the frustration of being told that her physical symptoms were ‘all in her head’ and being left on ‘comfort care’, Tilly and her mother took matters into their own hands, researched what they thought could be wrong and found the doctors who could diagnose her. The journey has taken them through hospitals in the UK all the way to Germany, and they are an incredible example of what can happen when you choose not to accept that you are simply a medical mystery. Tilly’s example is an extreme one, but we should all be able to advocate for ourselves when we feel we aren’t getting the medical attention we need - no matter how small the symptom. In this episode she tells Stephanie about her journey, the issues with the UK healthcare system that prevented her from receiving a diagnosis, the gender health gap and being believed as a female patient, and what she thinks needs to change to make things better. Resources & Links  Buy Tilly’s book ‘Be Patient’ here Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Tilly Rose, author of ‘Be Patient’ Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

Sheldon Thomas is the founder of Gangsline Foundation Trust, a pioneering organisation that supports young people caught up in gangs. Once involved in gangs himself, Sheldon now dedicates his life to prevention and intervention; he has worked around the world to give young people a second chance through his mentoring schemes. On this episode of How Do We Manage Sheldon tells Stephanie about his own experiences of gang life as a young man, why conversations around immigrants get in the way of the real issues at hand, what politicians are getting wrong, why prevention starts at home with positive male role models, and how parents and carers can recognise the signs that their children might be targeted by a gang. Resources & Links  Sheldon Thomas: www.instagram.com/sheldon_st Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Sheldon Thomas, founder of Gangsline Foundation Trust and ST Solutions Consultancy Producer: Holly Fisher and Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

How often do you use AI in your daily life? Perhaps you use it to find a recipe, or to help plan your week, or a holiday. But have you ever turned to it for emotional support?  As the world’s collective mental health is worsening, many who are suffering do not have access to the support that they need, and so the number of people turning to the likes of ChatGPT or Gemini for help is increasing. But are these services safe places to seek this sort of advice? Today, Stephanie speaks to Johannes Eichstaedt, co-director of the Center for Responsible and Effective AI Technology Enhancement of Treatments for PTSD at Stanford University. There, they are finding safe ways to integrate AI into mental health treatment. As Johannes tells us, while the apps we carry around in our pockets might not be the best source for psychological advice, AI could be used to support mental healthcare services, which in turn could open up more treatment for patients. This conversation starts with the pros and cons of AI when it comes to therapy and mental health, but also looks at the wider landscape of how AI might be integrated into our lives, what we have learnt from the social media age, and what education might look like in the future. Resources & Links  For more on Johannes’s work with CREATE: https://create.stanford.edu/about-create If you are concerned about your own mental health you can find advice from your GP or mental health charities like the Samaritans or Mind Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Johannes Eichstaedt Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

When you think about an angry person, who do you picture? Perhaps someone who flies off the handle easily, or someone who becomes intimidating when they are frustrated. Anger is framed so negatively in our society, but actually it’s as informative an emotion as happiness or sadness. Many of us hold our anger back but suppressed anger can be just as harmful as anger that comes out as aggression, so how do we manage that? Today’s guest, journalist Sam Parker, is the author of  ‘Good Anger: How Rethinking Rage Can Change Our Lives’, a book that explores this complex emotion and why being angry can be a good thing.  In this episode he and Stephanie discuss why we have anger and aggression confused, the history of anger and how it’s been framed through the ages, and how to access your own anger and use it in a meaningful way. Resources & Links  You can order Sam Parker’s book ‘Good Anger’ here Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Sam Parker Producer: Holly Fisher and Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

As the dust settles from New Year’s Eve parties around the world, lots of us will be thinking about the changes we want to make to our lives in 2026. For many that will involve thinking about reducing alcohol, or even giving it up entirely. Challenges like Dry January are extremely popular among those who want to start living a healthier lifestyle, but what happens when February 1st hits? Is going cold turkey for a few weeks enough to fully embrace a sober lifestyle? Today, our guest is Jen Fairbairns from One Year No Beer - a company that helps sober-curious people on their journey to change their relationship with drinking. She talks to Stephanie about what it takes to really get to the heart of why we use alcohol as a crutch, gives tips on how to socialise sober when no one else is, and tells us what we need to look at within ourselves to overhaul our habit loops. Resources & Links  To find out more about One Year No Beer’s coaching schemes and challenges visit https://www.oynb.com/ If you have concerns about your own alcohol consumption or a friend or family member’s then you can seek support at Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Jen Fairbairns from One Year No Beer Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

According to the World Uncertainty Index we’re living through the most uncertain times since the financial crash in 2008. Uncertainty can apply to so many things in our lives from wider issues like a turbulent economy, to decisions that might affect our future, for example choosing what to study at university, and even in the minutiae of our day-to-day lives like deciding which route will get us home in time to see our kids before bedtime. Uncertainty shows up in our lives multiple times everyday, but how do we push through it successfully without getting stuck? This is something that co-authors Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar-Lewis wanted to work out, and so they wrote a book called ‘The Uncertainty Index: How to feel calmer, happier and more confident in an uncertain world’. It serves as an interactive guide through how uncertainty shows up in our bodies and what we can do to recognise it and turn it into a positive feeling rather than a worrying one. Working alongside scientists, psychologists and case studies who have experienced some incredibly uncertain times, the book has resulted in the most extensive scientific study into Uncertainty. In this episode Stephanie speaks to Katherine about the tools we have to navigate uncertainty, why uncertainty means opportunity, and learns how you can take part in this ongoing study. Resources & Links  https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/sam-conniff/the-uncertainty-toolkit/9781035060054 Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest: Katherine Templar-Lewis, co-author of ‘The Uncertainty Toolkit: How To Feel Calmer, Happier and More Confident in an Uncertain World’ Producer: Holly Fisher Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

Throughout her forties, model and activist Mia Maugè felt lost, unseen and ashamed of her new older self.It took opening up on Instagram to change all that. She was immediatelyscouted by four model agenciesand has been a loud and proud advocate for aging and the beauty it brings ever since. She and Stephanie discuss the changing identities of women as they age, embracing grey hair in all its glory,the joy of female friendships in later life, and why we should celebrate every day of becoming older withrespect and gratitude. Resources & Links https://www.miamauge.com/@miamauge Host:Stephanie von BismarckGuest:Mia Maugè Producer:Tory Pope Production Manager:Angela Crago Executive Producer:Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow@HowDoWeManage

How different might your life be if you approached it with a more optimistic mindset? It’s a question thathas fascinated our guest, journalist, scientistand author Sumit Paul-Choudhury since a huge personaltragedy led him to try and reframe his own life through a lens of optimism. The experiment was such assuccess that it led him to take a deep dive into the history and philosophy of looking on the bright side, andwhat it can do to change our lives. His book–“The Bright Side: Why Optimists Have the Power to Changethe World’, is the result. In this episode he and Stephanie discuss the difference between optimism and naivety, the tricks to stayingoptimistic even when the world around us seems to be falling apart, and how looking on the bright side canchange your life. Resources & Links alternity.com Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest:Sumit Paul-Choudhury, Author of "The Bright Side" and director of the creative studio Alternity Producer:Tory Pope Production Manager:Angela Crago Executive Producer:Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow@HowDoWeManage

Dwayne Godwin has a brilliant brain. He’sa neuroscientist, an educator, and an academic leaderworking as a Professor in Translational Neuroscience at the Wake Forest University School ofMedicine in the US. And in his collaboration with world-renowned cartoonist Jorge Cham, he’s hereto teach us that every one of us has a brain which is also completely brilliant. In their latest book-“Out of Your Mind-The Biggest Mysteries of the Human Brain,” they combine neuroscience andcartoons to explore questions like: What is consciousness? Where isyouin the brain? And do wehave free will? In this episode Dwayne shares the joy of bringing the brain to life in cartoons, the importance ofmaking neuroscience accessible to kids, and stories of extraordinary humans and what their brainshave done for them throughout history. Resources & Links https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714056/out-of-your-mind-by-jorge-cham-and-dwayne-godwin/ https://jorgecham.com/ https://school.wakehealth.edu/faculty/g/dwayne-w-godwinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIjozY7sg4w https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynegodwin/ Host:Stephanie von Bismarck Guest:Dwayne Godwin, PhD Producer:Tory Pope Production Manager:Angela Crago Executive Producer:Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow@HowDoWeManage

How often do you walk into a room convinced you don’t belong there–even though all the evidence tells you otherwise? It’s a feeling most of us have experienced at least once in our livesand for someone peopleit can become really debilitating–Impostor Syndrome. Dr Valerie Young is an internationally recognised expert on the concept. She’s a global speaker,an award-winning author and co-founder of Impostor Syndrome Institute, who shares herfindings with major corporations and universities around the world. She and Stephanie discuss why we all feel like we’re the only real impostor here, the differencebetween impostor syndrome, nervousness and professional disappointment, and why womensuffer more than men. Valerie shares strategies for how to silence that voice in your head, how to be realistic aboutyour skills and achievements without becoming arrogant, and whether she’s overcome her ownimpostor syndrome for good. Resources & Links https://impostorsyndrome.com/@impostorsyndromeinstitute@drvalerieyounghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieyoung/ Host:Stephanie von Bismarck Guest:Dr Valerie Young, Producer:Tory Pope Production Manager:Angela Crago Executive Producer:Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow@HowDoWeManage

What if there was a way to get exactly what you wanted, just by reframing your approach? We can all take some tips on how to negotiate effectively from this week’s guest, Matthias Schranner. Described by Forbes magazine as “one of the the best negotiators in the world”, Matthias began his career as an undercover policeman, and his skill in dealing with extremely volatile circumstances led him to working as a lead negotiator for high-stakes situations. He went on to set up the Schranner Negotiation Institute, and now advises businesses and government leaders, including the UN and global corporations, in over 40 countries.  His groundbreaking “Schranner Concept” is used by companies worldwide to succeed in difficult negotiations. He and Stephanie talk through all the elements needed for successful negotiation, whether there’s ever a time to walk away, whether some personality types are born to get what they want, and if you can ever win in a negotiation with a teenager!I‍f you’ve got a negotiation coming up, with a boss, a client, a partner, or your kids, this episode is the place to come for advice from the ultimate expert. Resources & Links https://www.schranner.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/schranner/   Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest:  Matthias Schranner, Founder and CEO Schranner Negotiation Institute Zurich   Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

When was the last lie you told? (Be honest!) Why did you tell it? Can you tell when someone is lying to you – your partner, your boss, your child? Is anyone born a liar? When is lying ok, and when can it destroy you? In this episode of How Do We Manage, Stephanie tackles all these questions and more with Swedish behavioral expert, worldwide best-selling author and speaker Thomas Erikson. In his “Surrounded By...” series, which has sold more than 12 million copies, Thomas unpicks all sorts of fascinating personality types – from idiots to psychopaths, narcissists to bad bosses – and most recently liars. In a world where it’s increasingly difficult to tell fact from fiction, a lie from truth, this episode is a must-listen! Resources & Links https://www.surroundedbyidiots.com/en/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/surroundedbyidiots/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Thomas Erikson Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

If you ever feel as though your relationship is stuck, or you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over again, this episode is for you. Jillian Turecki has helped thousands of people around the world transform their relationships and heal themselves from the inside out. Through coaching, workshops, a podcast, newsletter, and social media community she reaches millions with her compassionate, direct and research-driven insight. Her new book, “It Begins With You” provides a breakdown of the nine lessons she learnt firsthand when going through her own divorce, and examines how, for real relationship solutions, we must look first at ourselves. Jillian and Stephanie talk relationship patterns and how to avoid them, lessons we learn from childhood, and how difficult it can be to really take a long hard look in the mirror. And Jillian reminds us that while the journey to healing and self-love may be challenging, it’s never too late to start.   Resources & Links    www.jillianturecki.com    @jillianturecki  @jillianturecki    Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest:  Jillian Turecki Producer: Tory Pope  Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

When was the last time your brain really took a break? In a world where we are conditioned to believe in constant production, achievement and success, resting the brain can feel counterproductive, scary or even lazy. But according to author and neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli PhD, it’s completely essential.  After experience burnout in both his family members and himself, he began to research the impact giving our minds a proper rest has on our cognitive function – a concept he explores in his new book “The Brain at Rest” In this conversation, he explains what happens to the brain when it truly gets some downtime, the impact it has on our ability to be at our best – and tips on how to make sure you’re actually doing it. So if you want to find out more about the incredible power you can take from resting the brain, this episode is for you. Resources & Links https://drjosephjebelli.com/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Dr Joseph Jebelli, PhD Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Isabel Losada is someone who really puts her money where her mouth is. Having decided to live more ethically, she took herself to task and worked to change every element of her life – from what she wears, to who she banks with, and what she eats. Her book “The Joyful Environmentalist” provides us all with a humorous and, yes, joyful take on how we can all make similar changes to our lives. She and Stephanie discuss the simple steps we can take to live in ways that support rather than destroy our planet. We learn about how to find real joy in living ethically, how it can help us save money and how to prioritise what really matters to us in life. In a world where we can feel constantly driven to buy, consume and waste, Isabel is a true inspiration.   Resources & Links    https://www.isabellosada.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorIsabelLosada   Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest:  Isabel Losada Producer: Tory Pope  Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

How much do you know and understand about perimenopause and menopause? It’s a stage of life that will affect each and every one of us – either directly or indirectly, but until a few years ago, was barely spoken about. Finally that conversation is getting louder – thanks to women like our guest Dr Naomi Potter. Naomi is a leading menopause expert, the founder of Menopause Care clinic, and co-author with Davina McCall of the bestselling book “Menopausing”.  In this episode she and Stephanie take a deep dive into perimenopause – when it can start, how it manifests, the potential impact on mental health and the weird symptoms it can present. They also discuss everything HRT – from the pros and cons, risks and benefits to alternative options, treatments and therapies. And take a good look at training and education, what needs to change and how families can really support women going through hormonal changes. Resources & Links https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ https://drnaomipotter.com/menopausing-book-of-the-year-2023/  @dr_naomipotter  https://www.youtube.com/@Dr_NaomiPotter   Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Dr Naomi Potter Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Would you speak up if you knew it could risk everything? If you are Dr Eirliani Abdul Rahman, the answer is a resounding “yes”.  Now a Senior Fellow and Collaborative on Global Children's Issues at Georgetown University, Eirliani was a victim of child sex abuse when growing up. But she found the strength to share her story – and give voice to others. She’s the co- founder of YAKIN - (Youths, Adult survivors & Kin In Need), which helps adult survivors of child sexual abuse, co-authored an award-winning book sharing the stories of twelve survivors, and went on to write her own memoir under a pen name. In 2022 she gained global recognition for resigning from Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council in protest against the rise in hate speech following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform; the council was dissolved four days later by Musk. Eirliani shares the turning point in her life which led to her vowing to give voice to the voiceless. She explains the trauma of recounting her abuse and telling others’ stories, and why it was all worth it. And she describes the wave of online hatred she received when she publicly resigned from the Twitter Safety Council – and why she’d still do it all again today. Content Warning: Strong language and discussions of child sexual abuse and online hate speech. Resources & Links:   @eirliani  @eirliani  @eirliani  linkedin.com/in/eirlianiarahman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Survivors-Breaking-silence-child-sexual/dp/9814794015 Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Dr Eirliani Abdul Rahman, DrPH, MSc, FRSA Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Dr Liz O’Riordan is leading the way in getting us talking about cancer. She was 40 and working as a consultant breast surgeon when she herself was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. What she then went through opened her eyes to how women with cancer are treated, and all the things they aren’t told or warned about. She’s now changing the conversation with her books and online presence. In this episode she and Stephanie discuss how difficult it was to deal with cancer when you have insider knowledge of the potential consequences, all the symptoms she wasn’t expecting and how others can deal with them, the impact of cancer on mental health and sexual relationships, and the joy she’s found in reshaping her career. Content Warning: Discussions around cancer and sexual health. Resources & Links Books:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/oriordanliz/list/1I6SPSM9QQU6I?ref_=hype_hm_sf_e  @oriordanliz @DrLizORiordan Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The safety of our children online is a massive issue for parents, carers, guardians and governments worldwide. As amendments to the UK Online Safety Act come into force this week, this is the second part of a conversation with Baroness Beeban Kidron OBE, a leading voice on children’s rights in the digital environment , who was instrumental in the creation of the Act. In this, Part 2, we take a more in depth look at the UK Online Safety Act – how it came about and what it means for children. Baroness Kidron explains the huge global challenges of creating a digitally safe space for children, how we can all hold big tech corporations to account, and the importance of appreciating what’s around us in the real world, away from our screens. Don’t forget to go back and listen to Part 1, in which we hear about Baroness Kidron’s early career as a filmmaker, and how children provide the real voice behind all her work. Resources & Links https://beeban.com/ https://5rightsfoundation.com/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Baroness Beeban Kidron OBE Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

Keeping children safe online is a massive global challenge, and Baroness Beeban Kidron OBE has been a huge force for establishing standards for digital safety and privacy across the world.  This conversation was recorded in July 2025 just before an amendment to the UK Online Safety Act came into force, to further protect children from harm, and we’re releasing it in two parts. A crossbench peer in the UK House of Lords, Baroness Kidron was instrumental in the creation of the act, and the Age Appropriate Design Code. And that came after her early success as a filmmaker, with directing credits including “Oranges are Not the Only Fruit” and “Bridget Jones 2 - Edge of Reason”.  In this, Part 1, Baroness Kidron explains how a childhood illness took her behind the camera, what she’s learnt from children worldwide on how they really feel about tech, and the one thing all parents could do to really make a difference. Part 2 will be released on 29th July, and explores the creation of the UK Online Safety Act, the huge global challenges of creating a safe space online for children, how we can all hold big tech corporations to account, and the importance of appreciating what’s around us in the real world, away from our screens. Resources & Links https://beeban.com/ https://5rightsfoundation.com/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Baroness Beeban Kidron OBE Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

How much environmental guilt do you suffer from? Knowing where to start in terms of living and working in a more sustainable way can feel like a never ending question, but this episode of How Do We Manage can help with that. Stephanie’s joined by Chief Country Officer at the Sustainable Markets Initiative, Xenia zu Hohenlohe. Xenia is an expert in sustainability, having spent years advising the tourism industry,  and is now working with major companies across the world to provide advice on how they can make real change for the better. She discusses what sustainability means in the real world, and the things we can all be doing to protect the planet – from how we travel, to how we eat and how we work and play. Resources & Links  ⁠xenia zu hohenlohe⁠ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Xenia ze Hohenlohe Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow ⁠⁠@HowDoWeManage⁠⁠

Neurodiversity is something that now affects all of us – whether it be something you live with yourself, or through the relationships you have with friends, loved ones, and your children.It’s estimated that 15 to 20 percent of the global population have a neurodiversity, whether it be autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or another condition. In this episode of How Do We Manage…? Stephanie meets Lucinda Miller – a naturopath and best-selling author, to discuss how some simple diet and nutrition swaps can really help brain function for those of us who are neurodiverse.  Lucinda’s recipe book “Brain Brilliance” focuses on the links between how we eat and our brain health. She talks with passion and honesty about her own diagnosis, how changes in diet changed her life, and the impact she’s had for both her own family and the families she works with. She provides helpful tips and practical advice on how to manage symptoms of neurodiversity through nutrition, and how to celebrate all the amazing gifts and qualities someone living with neurodiversity can bring to life.    Resources & Links  ⁠https://naturedoc.com/⁠ https://naturedoc.com/brain-brilliance/  @naturedockids  @LucindaNatDoc NatureDoc Health  NatureDoc  ⁠linkedin.com/in/lucinda-miller-4b5599⁠ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest:  Lucinda Miller Producer: Tory Pope  Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

“My purpose in life is to bring joy and positivity to every person that I interact with”...The words of the guest for this episode, Charlie Dark, MBE. Charlie is a DJ, creative, founder of Run Dem Crew, and a true inspiration. In this episode he and Stephanie discuss his upbringing in 1970s Peckham in London, the school which both opened opportunities and presented real challenges, how he grounded himself through running, and the community he’s created to encourage others to do the same. If you’re in need of some motivation in your life, this episode is most definitely for you!   Resources & Links  @daddydarkrdc @rundemcrew https://www.rundemcrew.com/ Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Charlie Dark, MBE Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

How much time do you spend in the “mindless scroll?” Do you approach your social media with intention, or is it eating up your time, productivity and money in unhealthy ways? In this episode of How Do We Manage, Stephanie chats with social media expert, Matt Navarra. Matt is a consultant who advises major online platforms around the world including Google, Meta and the UN, and once managed the Twitter account for the UK Prime Minister David Cameron. He and Stephanie discuss how to use social media in a way that’s productive and not damaging, how to help our kids know what’s healthy and what’s not, the impact of Matt’s ADHD diagnosis on his career, and some easy tips to help us step away from our phones. Resources & Links Geekout Newsletter  mattnavarra  @mattnavarra  matthewnavarra  mattnavarra Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Matt Navarra Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

If you’ve ever struggled to understand your hormonal balance and the impact it has on your physical and mental health each day, this episode is for you. Stephanie’s guest is General Practitioner, Lifestyle and Longevity Expert Dr Anita Raja. She and Stephanie take a deep dive into all things hormones...how they work, the areas of your health they can impact, how they affect mental health, and what to watch out for in perimenopause and menopause. They also discuss topics around how to be really seen, heard and understood by your GP, going with your gut on your health concerns, what longevity really means, and the mental health difficulties Dr Anita has herself had to cope with during her career. Resources & Links https://dranitaraja.com/https://www.instagram.com/dranitaraja https://x.com/dranitaraja https://www.tiktok.com/@dranitaraja   Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Dr Anita Raja Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

In this episode of How Do We Manage...Stephanie is joined by Cecile Fjellhøy. Cecilie shot to fame when her story of being defrauded of hundreds of thousands of dollars by a former lover was documented in the 2022 Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler. She’s gone on to become an activist for victims of romance fraud, founding LoveSaid – an organsation which offers help and advice to those affected. She and Stephanie look back at her journey, and talk about the impact it’s had on her life, both positive and negative. Cecilie offers valuable advice on how we can all protect ourselves from emotional scams, both online and in person. Links & Resources https://www.lovesaid.org/ The Tinder Swindler @cecilie_   Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Cecilie Fjellhøy Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

In this episode of How Do We Manage, Stephanie chats with Co-Founder and Chairman of Implement AI, Piers Linney. Piers is a highly successful British business leader and entrepreneur and has appeared in TV shows such as Dragon’s Den and The Secret Millionaire. They discuss how to approach AI in the workplace, the digital change we need to prepare for and get on board with, and how to really maximise the potential of AI in a way that will work for you.  We also learn about the impact growing up as a mixed-race kid in a Lancashire mill town had on Piers, the triumphs he’s achieved and lessons he’s learnt, and get plenty of tips for all budding entrepreneurs and businesspeople about mindset, resilience and owning your failures. Resources & Links    www.implementai.io   @ImplementAI @Pierslinney   Host: Stephanie von Bismarck  Guest:   Producer: Tory Pope  Production Manager: Angela Crago  Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino  The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios.  Follow @HowDoWeManage

In this episode of How Do We Manage, Stephanie chats with Emily Cherkin, aka The Screentime Consultant Author of The Screentime Solution, Emily began her career as a teacher, but after a decade of watching screens becoming more and more present in children’s lives, both in the classroom and at home, she started working with parents and teachers to develop a healthy approach to screentime and now offers coaching and presentations around the world Stephanie and Emily explore that concept of being “tech-intentional”, discuss what a healthy relationship with our screens really looks like, tackle screentime battles and dig into how we role-model screentime for our children.  Links & Resources The Screentime Consultant The Screentime Solution – A judgement free guide to becoming a tech intentional family. The Screentime Consultant Webinars UnPlug EdTech Toolkit The EdTech Law Center @thescreentimeconsultant @ScreentimeLllc @thescreentimeconsultantllc6072 @thescreentimeconsultant Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Guest: Emily Cherkin Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage

In this episode of How Do We Manage Stephanie is joined in the studio by a global fashion icon. Elizabeth von der Goltz has been a leading name in the fashion industry for decades. She worked her way up from a temp job at Barneys in New York to take on leadership roles at Bergdorf Goodman and Net-a-Porter and later became Chief Merchandising Officer for Matches.com and CEO of Browns. She’s now working as a Luxury Fashion & E-Commerce Executive, Board Leader & Strategic Advisor.   Elizabeth sits down with Stephanie to share her story of drive and self-belief, how she refused to participate in the more toxic elements of the industry, her own “Devil Wears Prada” moment, and how it feels when things don’t go to plan at the top of your game. She’s also got great advice for anyone just starting their career – plus tips on how to stay true to yourself in both your approach to your work, and your own personal style.   Resources & Links   @elizabethvdg elizabeth-von-der-goltz   Host: Stephanie von Bismarck Producer: Tory Pope Production Manager: Angela Crago Executive Producer: Ellie Di Martino The series was recorded and edited at Pod Shop studios. Follow @HowDoWeManage