Napping on a Tuesday
készítő: Karen Young + Kelly Conforti
Ep. 19 Delusional Optimism & Other Mid-Year Strategies
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An emotional support podcast for the unemployed, underemployed, and anyone who's ever had a job. We're here to provide lols, levity, and support during these trying times while you're navigating the job market.
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Disclaimer: Please note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and not representative of any employer.
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- Ep. 19 Delusional Optimism & Other Mid-Year Strategies · 24 perc · 1. évad 19. epizódIn this almost-Q3 episode, Karen and Kelly check in on their goals, their energy levels, and how life has shifted (or... hasn’t) since their Q1 reflection. Karen opens up about…
- EP 18 Bridge Jobs- a Snack of a Job! · 30 perc · 1. évad 18. epizódIn this episode we are yapping about bridge jobs- the jobs you might take to fill a gap in employment. We discuss the pros and cons, talk about abandoning your ego, seeking…
- Ep 17 Taking Back the Interview · 39 perc · 1. évad 17. epizódIn this episode of Napping on a Tuesday, we get into the power dynamics of interviews and share our insights from both sides of the Zoom screen. Interviews should be a two-way…
- Ep 16 Take Your Nihilism to Work Day · 32 perc · 1. évad 16. epizódKelly is thinking about the concept of nihilism and how it might just be able to free us from caring too much about work. If this sounds depressing, stick with us! We discuss…
- Ep 15 Finding Creative Flow with Trystin Bailey · 52 perc · 1. évad 15. epizódSpecial guest alert! Our friend Trystin Bailey joins us for a conversation about finding creative flow, work/life balance, the relationship between self connection and values…
- Ep. 14 Spring Equinox- Q1 Check in! · 19 perc · 1. évad 14. epizódTo mark the end of Q1 and the Spring Equinox, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our intentions and themes for 2025—checking in on how things are unfolding since our Portal to…
- Ep. 13 Self Promotion and Bragging Better · 25 perc · 1. évad 13. epizódIn this episode, Kelly discusses her struggles with self promotion and Karen walks us through some of the principles of Meredith Fineman's book, Brag Better: Master the Art of…
- Ep. 12 What is a Portfolio Career and Should You Have One? · 23 perc · 1. évad 12. epizódIn this episode, we're breaking apart the idea of having a "portfolio career". What does it mean to have one, is it more than just a buzzword? What is the portfolio career's…
- Ep. 11 Am I a Loser? · 33 perc · 1. évad 11. epizódThis week we're talking about the dip in self-esteem that comes along with facing unemployment. We talk about networking while unemployed, facing the loss of "social capital"…
- Ep. 10 Just F*cking Do It! · 36 perc · 1. évad 10. epizódHi! We're back, sorry to anyone who's missed us- life happens! This week we invited a very special guest to chat with us. We're talking with master hairstylist Nathalie Kalae…
- Ep. 9 Portal to 2025 · 28 perc · 1. évad 9. epizódIt's the new year, and we're processing our achievements of 2024, talking about what we're leaving behind, and how we're entering 2025. Themes include: letting go of…
- Ep. 8 Focus on the good. Burn the bad. Bye 2024. · 19 perc · 1. évad 8. epizódThe year's almost over. Join us for a quick end of year special where we focus on the good that happened this year, savor some well-deserved rest, and burn the baggage we’d…
- Ep. 7 Unemployment Bias · 30 perc · 1. évad 8. epizódIn this episode, we talk about the bias that unemployed folks face in the job search. We dip into how we’ve faced this bias head-on with hiring managers as recruiters, and in our…
- Ep. 6 Monetized Community · 29 perc · 1. évad 7. epizódIn this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of pay-to-join communities and professional associations. Spoiler alert: Karen thinks everything should be free! We also touch…
- Ep. 5 Getting Back in the Game: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Rediscovering Workplace Confidence · 33 perc · 1. évad 6. epizódRecorded on August 19, 2024, this episode dives into the challenges of returning to work after extended unemployment. Listeners, please note: this episode includes some…
- Ep. 4 Weathering Uncertainty · 39 perc · 1. évad 5. epizódWhen everything around you feels uncertain, the best thing you can do is find certainty within yourself. Easier said than done? In this episode, we discuss how we handled the…
- Ep. 3 You're More Than Just a Number · 39 perc · 1. évad 4. epizódWhen you feel as though your experience, expertise, or value as a human gets condensed into a numeric figure, it can feel pretty terrible. The current virtual-first interview…
- Ep. 2 Celebrating Others' Successes · 19 perc · 1. évad 3. epizódWe talk a bit about the evolutionary psychology behind why we feel what we feel when a friend or former colleague leaves the unemployment bubble. How little gestures can go along…
- Ep. 1 Weird Positivity Rituals · 41 perc · 1. évad 2. epizódCan you hack positivity in your job search? Sometimes it can be difficult to remain buoyancy in the face of adversity, so we dig into whether or not rejection is redirection…
- Introduction: Napping on a Tuesday · 2 perc · 1. évad 1. epizódWhat is Napping on a Tuesday? We explain how we met, and the “why” behind the podcast. Consider this our thesis statement. The concept of self-care as a form of resistance can be…







