Emma Shepherd
Founder of the Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project, an advocate and researcher focused on teacher retention and the impact of parenthood on teachers' careers.
Best podcasts with Emma Shepherd
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Dec 6, 2025 • 57min
Weekend Woman's Hour: Jacinda Ardern, Women leaving teaching, Friendships with exes
Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, discusses her journey in leadership, including the unique challenges of being a mother while in office. Sarah Vine opens up about her battle with female pattern hair loss and her brave decision to reveal her natural hair after years of wearing wigs. Emma Shepherd highlights alarming data on teachers leaving the profession post-maternity, addressing the impact of pay, workload, and inflexible hours. Conversations also delve into the complexities of friendships with ex-partners in both straight and queer communities.
Dec 4, 2025 • 57min
Jacinda Ardern, Women leaving teaching, Abuse in sport
Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, discusses her journey of empathetic leadership and the challenges of leading while pregnant. She reflects on her tenure, including the Christchurch tragedy and the impact of online abuse on political figures. Emma Shepherd reveals alarming statistics about teachers leaving the profession after becoming parents, emphasizing the need for better parental policies and support. The conversation touches on mental health services, AI tools for athletes facing online abuse, and the importance of nurturing empathy in leadership.
