Five Hour Club Podcast

Five Hour Club Podcast

Amy Grilli, Emma Harvey

Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Dormant
Since May 2024
Latest Episode Jul 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.zencastr.com

About This Podcast

For parents returning to work after children. Amy Grilli and Emma Harvey discuss how they, and other parents, navigate life between school runs.

Join the revolution at www.fivehourclub.com and @fivehourclub on Instagram to help us shape the Five Hour Workday

Because working 9-5 doesn't work for parents.

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Recent Episodes

S1E34 We're Alex and Jessie and he works a Five Hour Workday to support our family

Jul 17, 2025 48m

This is the inspiring story of Alex and Jessie Gafford, who live in Mississippi US with their 3 children. Jessie is a stay-at-home mum and Alex supports his family fully, by working a Five Hour…

S1E33 Club Chat: "Mum" Guilt

Jul 04, 2025 43m

In this Club Chat, we talk about "Mum" guilt - what it is, why we feel that way and what we can call it instead (hence the "!)We share how often you feel that way, what makes you feel most/least…

S1E32 I'm Katie, I'm a HR leader, and I know why flexibility works both ways

Jun 26, 2025 59m

This is the story of Katie Elliot (also known as HR Katie), mum of 2 who understand what it means to be flexible. She shares what it was like to commute full-time with young children, the problem…

Club Chat: The Problem with Part-Time

Jun 12, 2025 50m

Emma and Amy discuss the current problems with part-time work: the lack of jobs, the part-time culture, the loss of progression and the impact it can have on family life. We also share some solutions…

I'm Stacey, I was made redundant and now I help working families

May 23, 2025 52m

This is the story of Stacey, who after a thriving career working in fashion, was made redundant 5 weeks after telling her employer she was pregnant with her third son. She now works as PR and Digital…

Five Hour Club is One! Here's our story

May 15, 2025 44m

In this anniversary episode to mark one year of Five Hour Club Amy shares her full career story, before and after children, and where the idea for the Five Hour Club came from. To celebrate, we asked…

I'm Naomi, I qualified as a teacher during mat leave and now I'm a senior leader in the NHS

May 01, 2025 38m

This week on the Five Hour Club podcast, we’re joined by Naomi, a mum of two girls and Head of Resourcing and Information at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT).Naomi opens…

Club Chat: Identity

Apr 24, 2025 41m

In this Club Chat, we talk about part of our story which so many of our community resonate with: the loss, the change, the reform of our identity after having children. We share our own stories of…

I'm Harleen, I gained a son with Autism and lost my career

Mar 27, 2025 47m

This is the story of Harleen, who after becoming the default parent to a son with Autism, has struggled to maintain her career as a recruitment manager ever since. After only part of her story was…

Club Chat: The Motherhood Penalty

Mar 13, 2025 43m

Emma and Amy discuss one of the problems that most women face after having children: The Motherhood Penalty.We talk about what it is, how it can impact us and what we can do about it. It's a meaty…

S1E20 I'm Sophie, I felt the Motherhood Penalty, and now I'm fixing the future of work for women

Feb 27, 2025 50m

Sophie, mum of two, was a high achiever in recruitment before having children, when she felt then impact of the Motherhood Penalty when returning to work. She has since founded two businesses:…

Club Chat: Relationships

Feb 13, 2025 43m

Emma and Amy chat about what relationships look like after children: the highs, the lows and what we can do about them if they start to take a back seat. We share our experiences as well as plenty of…

I'm Ro, I have 3 boys and I champion women's wellbeing

Feb 06, 2025 1h 1m

This is the inspirational story of Ro, the founder of SheCollective, who solo parented twin boys at the age of 22, did everything she could to support her son with a disability whilst starting 2…

Club Chat: Self-Care

Jan 23, 2025 34m

Self-care? What is that? In this Club Chat Emma and I discuss what it is, what it can look like, and why it is so important for us all. We also share some ways for how to do it better! Because let's…

I'm Anju, I had two boys, then I became a Scrum Master

Jan 09, 2025 44m

In this chat, we reveal how Anju achieved her dream career after having two boys very close in age (no it's not what I thought it was!)We discuss working in tech, how to go for what you want and the…

Club Chat: "Merry" Mental Load

Dec 12, 2024 25m

In this episode we discuss the madness of the festive season, the mental load that comes with it and tips and tricks for how to get through it! Wishing all of our listeners the happiest of holidays…

I'm Jules, I'm a solo parent and I run a small business

Nov 27, 2024 29m

Ceramicist Jules, has her own ceramics studio @caveandkiln, where she runs workshops and creates beautiful pieces for the home, to support herself and her daughter who is almost 6.In this episode she…

Club Chat: A darker side of parenting - Grief not Grinch

Nov 21, 2024 36m

In this Club Chat, we talk about one of the darker sides of parenting: grief and the impact it can have on you and your family, particularly during Christmas period.Emma bravely shares her tragic…

S1E11 I'm Maddi, I'm a lawyer and I work 25 hours a week

Nov 07, 2024 40m

This is the story of Maddi, a passionate corporate lawyer who managed to swap her job at Amazon for a 25 hours a week role as Head of Legal at Sagacity, a female founded data and consultant business,…

S1E10 Club Chat: Sickness

Oct 23, 2024 38m

Emma and Amy discuss every parent's worst nightmare: when your child gets sick. We talk about the juggle between work and illness, your rights sounding sick leave and tips and tricks for how to…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Five Hour Club Podcast have?

Five Hour Club Podcast has published 30 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Five Hour Club Podcast still active?

Five Hour Club Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 39m.

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