Episode 5

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19th Jun 2026

Part Five: ‘The Making Of’ So Far...

Well, here we are…

Four episodes of interweaving stories so far: but what is it like putting it all together? What are your thoughts on the series so far? And where would you like it to go next?

Today’s episode follows a slightly different format: we hear a bit more from each parent at a time. Can you start to hear themes bubbling up between them?

We’ll have some of your feedback and a peek behind the scenes into recording an interview. What do you hear when we join the dots through several different stories side by side?

QUOTES:

  • "I hope by bringing it up it might make people pause to think…"
  • "I don't think I’ve got it right!"
  • "If you know you’re in a good place ... everything else falls into place…"

THEMES:

  • What echoes do you hear between the stories?
  • Multiple viewpoints side by side
  • What’s it like to record one of these interviews?
  • Your ideas shape where this goes next...

This is episode 5. New listeners can find episode 1 here.

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Introducing MJBTW

My Journey Back to Work is a listening project and podcast inviting parents to share their experiences. Add your story: www.myjourneybacktowork.com

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About the Podcast

My Journey Back to Work
Parents' next steps and the stories that travel with us...
When we go back to work after parental leave, what comes next? And how is this shaped by what happens along the way?

Parents share their experiences of something so ‘everyday’ we’d almost miss it, yet so unique to each person, we might struggle to put it into words…
Could the echoes between stories help us to say more?

At least 100,000s UK parents return to work each year.
It's a lot of first days back.
How was yours?

Add your story: hello at myjourneybacktowork dot com