Mother’s Day in Healthcare: Coaches Explore Work-Life Integration | Episode 56

Challenges and Opportunities for Working Mothers in Healthcare: A Mother's Day Special

 

In this special Mother's Day episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities that working mothers in healthcare face. Joined by Gillian, we discuss the landscape of women in the healthcare workforce, including statistics on nurses and physicians. We cover topics such as work-life balance, career advancement, the sandwich generation, and self-care. Gillian shares insights on navigating overwhelm, finding time for relationships, and strategies for integrating work and life. The episode is filled with heartfelt advice and reflections aimed at appreciating and supporting working mothers in healthcare.

 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:37 The Landscape of Working Mothers in Healthcare

02:52 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Healthcare

05:17 Work-Life Balance vs. Integration

06:49 Saying No and Setting Boundaries

11:54 Coaching Strategies for Overwhelmed Clients

19:31 Self-Care Tips for Working Mothers

23:17 Final Thoughts and Mother's Day Wishes

 

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Articles referenced in episode:

• https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/state-of-the-health-workforce-report-2024.pdf
• https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/report/us-physician-workforce-data-dashboard
• https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/nursing-workforce-fact-sheet

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