172. Work-Life Balance for Working Moms Seeking More Ease with Rebecca Olson

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Returning to work after having kids is a huge transition, one that can be much harder than one may think. In this episode, Whitney connects with Rebecca Olson, a coach for working moms, to talk about the emotional toll so many women experience when returning to work after motherhood. What once felt meaningful can suddenly feel misaligned, and that identity shift can leave even the most driven women questioning themselves. Rebecca shares her own experience navigating this season and what she's learned from supporting countless working moms through the same transition.

Together, they unpack what Rebecca calls the "motherhood identity crisis" and the failure stories so many women silently carry. The belief that you are falling short at work and at home, that balance is impossible, or that you are somehow doing it wrong. Rebecca explains why these thoughts are so common, how cultural expectations reinforce them, and how to start loosening their grip. This conversation helps normalize the struggle while also offering a way forward that is rooted in clarity, self-trust, and redefining success on your own terms.

Rebecca also shares practical tools to help moms reclaim their time and energy, including how to set real boundaries around work and home, and her simple daily kickstart mindset practice. If you are navigating the return to work and craving more confidence, clarity, and ease, this episode will help you feel less alone and more grounded. Tune in and listen now.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Navigating being a new mom and going back to work

• The common "failure story" women tell themselves and how our brains focus on perceived shortcomings

• How to recognize and reframe the belief that work and family are in conflict

• Strategies for feeling empowered at work without immediately changing jobs

• How Rebecca's definition of success has shifted

• Advice on drawing clear boundaries around work hours and real-life examples

• A daily morning mindset practice to cultivate empowering beliefs and set the tone for the day

Reflection question to ponder: How do I know I'm already good enough?

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