If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind…
like you’re failing at work, at home, or both…here is an episode for you.
Because here’s the truth: You are not the problem. The expectations of you are.
In this episode, I unpack why so many working mums feel overwhelmed, stretched, and stuck in a cycle of “trying harder”, and why it’s not about better time management or being more organised.
I chat about:
- The viral ABC post “”Working mums. The maths ain’t mathing” and why it resonated so deeply
- The pressure of the “juggle” and why it’s actually a trap
- The mental load and invisible labour working mums carry every day
- The motherhood penalty and how it impacts careers, pay, and confidence
- Why workplaces, systems, and society haven’t caught up with modern families
- Breaking down what needs to change into 4 key areas and micro actions you can take today to create change
This episode reframes “mum guilt” as something much bigger: a system that was never designed to support working parents.
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