Napping on a Tuesday

Napping on a Tuesday

Karen Young + Kelly Conforti

Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

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 [email protected]

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. 

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S1E19 Ep. 19 Delusional Optimism & Other Mid-Year Strategies

Jun 17, 2025 23m

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…

S1E18 EP 18 Bridge Jobs- a Snack of a Job!

Jun 04, 2025 30m

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…

S1E17 Ep 17 Taking Back the Interview

May 20, 2025 39m

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,…

S1E16 Ep 16 Take Your Nihilism to Work Day

May 06, 2025 31m

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…

S1E15 Ep 15 Finding Creative Flow with Trystin Bailey

Apr 23, 2025 51m

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…

S1E14 Ep. 14 Spring Equinox- Q1 Check in!

Apr 08, 2025 18m

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…

S1E13 Ep. 13 Self Promotion and Bragging Better

Mar 26, 2025 25m

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…

S1E12 Ep. 12 What is a Portfolio Career and Should You Have One?

Mar 12, 2025 23m

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…

S1E11 Ep. 11 Am I a Loser?

Feb 26, 2025 32m

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…

S1E10 Ep. 10 Just F*cking Do It!

Feb 11, 2025 35m

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…

S1E9 Ep. 9 Portal to 2025

Jan 14, 2025 27m

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,…

S1E8 Ep. 8 Focus on the good. Burn the bad. Bye 2024.

Dec 23, 2024 18m Bonus

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.…

S1E8 Ep. 7 Unemployment Bias

Dec 10, 2024 29m

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…

S1E7 Ep. 6 Monetized Community

Nov 26, 2024 28m

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…

S1E6 Ep. 5 Getting Back in the Game: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Rediscovering Workplace Confidence

Nov 12, 2024 33m

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…

S1E5 Ep. 4 Weathering Uncertainty

Oct 29, 2024 39m

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…

S1E4 Ep. 3 You're More Than Just a Number

Oct 15, 2024 39m

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…

S1E3 Ep. 2 Celebrating Others' Successes

Oct 01, 2024 18m

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…

S1E2 Ep. 1 Weird Positivity Rituals

Oct 01, 2024 41m

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,…

S1E1 Introduction: Napping on a Tuesday

Oct 01, 2024 2m

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…

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Napping on a Tuesday has published 21 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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