Show Notes
Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
In this episode, they dive into the overwhelming world of WhatsApp groups, unread messages, voice notes, school chats, work texts, Instagram DMs, Slack, LinkedIn, and the constant pressure to reply instantly in this digital age.
Subscribe for more episodes on navigating life, work, and everything in between.
Here are the timestamps for the episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Sanity Pending 00:23 - The chaos of WhatsApp group messages 01:17 - Work WhatsApps and the lack of digital boundaries 02:31 - Why we need WhatsApp etiquette 02:51 - Drafting messages without sending them straight away 03:23 - Managing school and parent WhatsApp groups 03:52 - Paper diaries vs Google calendars 05:10 - The stress of voice messages 06:18 - Rules for WhatsApp groups 07:08 - Family expectations and unread messages 08:04 - Notifications, social media and mental health 08:39 - Instagram DMs for business communications 09:28 - Too many platforms: LinkedIn, Slack and more 10:37 - Reels as communication 12:00 - Setting personal response boundaries 13:01 - Emails vs WhatsApp pressure 14:14 - Misunderstandings and tone over text 15:52 - Cultural differences in communication 17:22 - Diversity in London and avoiding assumptions 18:51 - Switching off and bringing back boundaries
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Welcome to Sanity Pending, the podcast where Christina and Ani talk honestly about motherhood, business, work, relationships, and the everyday chaos of trying to keep it all together.
Whether you’re juggling a corporate career or building your own business, this episode dives into the raw reality of modern womanhood, motherhood, and the myth that women can effortlessly have it all at the same time. Join friends and entrepreneurs Christina and Ani as they share their journey - from meeting through their sons and surviving lockdown in the same building, to navigating the high-pressure worlds of restaurants, corporate life, and motherhood. Grab a coffee (or something stronger) and join them at the table for an honest conversation about finding your identity, protecting your boundaries, and understanding why failure is often the best kind of experience.