Work From Home with Shana
Work from home, but better. This podcast gives you tools, research, and real-life strategies to boost productivity, reduce stress, and create balance. With over 15 years of experience designing spaces that support people at work and at home, I’ll guide you to thrive professionally—and be more present personally.
Episodes
11 episodes
Emails dictating your day
Do you start your day by opening your inbox — or by deciding what actually matters?In this episode, we explore how email has quietly become the architect of our workdays — and how that shift is impacting our focus, stress levels, and sen...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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9:34
The Multitasking Myth
The Multitasking Myth: Why Doing More Makes You Achieve LessIn this episode, we break down the hidden cost of multitasking—and why your brain isn’t built to juggle it all. Discover how attention switching quietly drains your energy, slow...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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8:00
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy is a research-based episode that challenges one of the most ingrained productivity beliefs: that time is our most valuable resource. Drawing on the work of Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthy, this episode explores a di...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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8:27
Family Dynamics-Interview with a psychologist
In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist Mira Feldman to explore a common work-from-home challenge: constant distractions and interruptions from family members. Drawing on her clinical experience, Mira guides us through the delicate fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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14:26
Cactus Mode
Cactus Mode—the quiet trap many people fall into when they treat their workspace like a low-maintenance cactus: set it, forget it, and hope for the best. But unlike a cactus, your environment does need care. this episode breaks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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9:51
Time it.
In this episode, we dive into why timing yourself is one of the simplest, most powerful tools for working from home. You’ll learn how timed focus creates boundaries, sharpens your attention, and helps you move forward even when the t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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13:19
Distractions: Chores and House work
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest distractions in our work-from-home life: the endless cycle of chores and housework that constantly pull our focus. You’ll hear a creative, practical solution to help you break out of this loop...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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8:25
Advice from a Chiropractor
In this episode, I sit down with a leading chiropractor Dr. Scott to break down how small setup tweaks can prevent pain and long-term damage—especially for anyone sitting at a desk all day. Expect clear, practical tips you can apply immed...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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13:59
Employee Vs Manager. Interview with Karen Shapiro Cohen: Organizational consultant
In this episode we discuss Organizations whose focus is getting their employees back to the office and the problem with managers who cant physically see you. Karen and I brainstorm solutions for these complex situations.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:27
