Napping on a Tuesday
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.
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nappingonatuesday and email us at nappingonatuesday@gmail.com
Our podcast artwork is by the magnificent Will Gardner.
Disclaimer: Please note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and not representative of any employer.
Episodes
21 episodes
Ep. 19 Delusional Optimism & Other Mid-Year Strategies
In 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 the emotional rollercoaster of letting go of her former career and ...
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Episode 19
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EP 18 Bridge Jobs- a Snack of a Job!
In 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 community, and taking on new skills in the context of bridge jobs. Also...
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Episode 18
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Ep 17 Taking Back the Interview
In 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 street, but too often, they feel like awkward performances....
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Episode 17
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39:20
Ep 16 Take Your Nihilism to Work Day
Kelly 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 nihilism, Buddhist principles, and cynicism. Ultimately, we're hoping...
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Episode 16
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31:37
Ep 15 Finding Creative Flow with Trystin Bailey
Special 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, and how shamanic training and practices shaped his life. Trystin is ...
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Episode 15
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51:47
Ep. 14 Spring Equinox- Q1 Check in!
To 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 2025 episode back in January.Kelly shares how her f...
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Episode 14
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Ep. 13 Self Promotion and Bragging Better
In 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 Fearless Self-Promotion. We also practice bragging, with mixed resul...
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Episode 13
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Ep. 12 What is a Portfolio Career and Should You Have One?
In 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 relation to creativity and capitalism? We're doing what we do best- ya...
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Episode 12
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Ep. 11 Am I a Loser?
This 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", and fomo. We round out with some self-care tips and reframes t...
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Episode 11
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32:54
Ep. 10 Just F*cking Do It!
Hi! 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, owner of Kinetic Salon in Brooklyn, about branching out ...
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Episode 10
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Ep. 9 Portal to 2025
It'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 perfectionism, clean-slating, commitment, being action-oriented, wellness, and...
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Episode 9
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Ep. 8 Focus on the good. Burn the bad. Bye 2024.
The 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 rather leave in 2024. We’ll also celebrate the quirky joy of holiday ep...
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Episode 8
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Ep. 7 Unemployment Bias
In 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 own job searches. We also share some advice on taking back your n...
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Episode 8
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29:33
Ep. 6 Monetized Community
In 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 briefly upon 3rd spaces and the loneliness epidemic. Plus, we wistfully...
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Episode 7
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28:44
Ep. 5 Getting Back in the Game: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Rediscovering Workplace Confidence
Recorded on August 19, 2024, this episode dives into the challenges of returning to work after extended unemployment. Listeners, please note: this episode includes some optimistic discussion about the 2024 US election.Karen open...
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Episode 6
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33:17
Ep. 4 Weathering Uncertainty
When 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 collective unknown of the COVID-19 pandemic and how that experience d...
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Episode 5
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Ep. 3 You're More Than Just a Number
When 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 model minimizes the complexity of the human condition and trivializes...
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Episode 4
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Ep. 2 Celebrating Others' Successes
We 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 way. Success isn’t a commodity. There's more than one word for re...
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Episode 3
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Introduction: Napping on a Tuesday
What 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 credited to the late writer and social activist Audre...
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Episode 1
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Ep. 1 Weird Positivity Rituals
Can 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; mindfulness, breathing, manifestation, moving our bodies, and o...
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Episode 2
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