Mamas Flight Path

• 23 You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: The Hidden Cost of Doing It All

  What happens when the pressure to “have it all” quietly empties your cup?In this powerful episode of Mama’s Flight Path, I sit down with systemic coach and mum of three, Felicia, for an honest conversation about burnout, identity, and the unspoken expectations placed on modern mothers. From returning to work too soon, juggling a coaching qualification, and raising twins — to the breaking point that forced her to finally stop — Felicia shares what it really costs to keep pushing.We explore:🦩Why rest feels wrong for so many high-achieving mums🦩How systemic coaching helps women realign with what matters🦩The mindset shift that helped her recover and redefine “having it all”🦩The ripple effects of choosing yourself — even when it’s hardThis episode is a must-listen if you're constantly “doing,” secretly exhausted, and wondering how to hold space for everyone without losing yourself.👉 Listen now and take the first breath toward balance.Welcome to Mama’s Flightpath—the podcast exploring the thrills, turbulence, and WTF moments of returning to work as a mama.Each week Jools shares real working mamas stories who have done it, expert insights, and mindset-shifting tools.Whether you're back at work, questioning if it still fits, or craving clarity on your next step—this is your space to reset, realign, and return to yourself.Because going back isn’t just a professional move. It’s a whole identity shift.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday (Jools Mindset Tools) and Guest Chats every Thursday 💛 📥 Download the free Return Reset™ at ⁠mamasflightpath.com⁠ to get unstuck and move forward with clarity👩🏽‍💻 B⁠e coached by Jools ⁠and realign with what matters most ✨You’re not alone, mama, You have got this and I have got you If you enjoyed this conversation, follow Mama's Flight Path so you don't miss another episode.👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏼Share this episode with a parent who who could do with some light shone onto their path and take a moment to to comment, and share you thoughts.Your comments help me keep on the right track to bring you content you need and want. Supporting the show in this way helps us to connect and empower more mamas.Want to join me on the pod? PLEASE get it touch you can email ⁠[email protected] ⁠or visit ⁠⁠mamasflightpath.com⁠⁠Let's keep connected✨ Follow Mama's Flight Path on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠youtube ⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Felicia and Burnout Awareness02:22 Navigating Identity and Societal Expectations04:14 Redefining 'Having It All' as a Parent06:12 The Impact of Work Environment on Parenting08:41 The Pressure of Returning to Work10:51 The Importance of Self-Care and Listening to Needs12:55 Finding Energy Givers in Life15:23 The Role of Systemic Coaching17:44 The Butterfly Effect in Life Choices20:12 Improv and Coaching: The Art of Being Present30:02 Finding Personal Balance30:19 Recognizing Parental Limits31:08 The Oxygen Mask Analogy32:42 Explaining Emotions to Children34:38 Mindfulness Techniques for Kids38:59 Reframing Productivity42:08 Understanding Burnout44:58 Recovery and Self-Discovery47:56 The Role of Mentorship54:14 Future Conversations on Work-Life Balance

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• 22 Jools Tools How to Stop Doing It All: A Mindset Reset for Working Mums Returning to Work

  In this short but powerful Jools Tools episode, we dive into one of the biggest mindset struggles working mums face after maternity leave: the pressure to be constantly productive.If you're overwhelmed by the return to work, juggling home life, career expectations, and the invisible mental load of motherhood — this episode is your permission slip to pause and reassess.You’ll learn:🦩Why productivity pressure hits differently after becoming a mum🦩How to uncover the real beliefs driving your burnout🦩A practical coaching tool (The Drop or Delegate Map) to help you get clear on what to keep, drop, delegate or defer — without guiltMama, if you have a return to work question you'd like me to explore in Jools Tools drop me a message by visiting my website https://www.mamasflightpath.com/contactLet's keep connected✨ Follow Mama's Flight Path on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠youtube ⁠⁠

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• 21 Returning to Work? Rewrite the Rules First!

  Thinking about returning to work after maternity leave—but the old rules just don’t fit anymore? In this episode, we explore what happens when you’ve changed, but work hasn’t. Join Jools and flexible working advocate Emma Harvey as they unpack the emotional and practical shifts working mums face when stepping back into the workplace. From the power of the 5-hour workday to redefining success after baby, this episode is for any mother ready to do it her way.Get more from Five hour club on insta Five Hour Club and on Insta More from Emma 🔗 LinkedIn Emma Harvey🔗 Amy Grilli Welcome to Mama’s Flightpath—the podcast exploring the thrills, turbulence, and WTF moments of returning to work as a mama.Each week Jools shares real working mamas stories who have done it, expert insights, and mindset-shifting tools.Whether you're back at work, questioning if it still fits, or craving clarity on your next step—this is your space to reset, realign, and return to yourself.Because going back isn’t just a professional move. It’s a whole identity shift.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday💛 📥 Download the free Return Reset™ at ⁠mamasflightpath.com⁠ to get unstuck and move forward with clarity👩🏽‍💻 B⁠e coached by Jools ⁠and realign with what matters most ✨You’re not alone, mama, You have got this and I have got you If you enjoyed this conversation, follow Mama's Flight Path so you don't miss another episode.👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏼Share this episode with a parent who who could do with some light shone onto their path and take a moment to to comment, and share you thoughts.Your comments help me keep on the right track to bring you content you need and want. Supporting the show in this way helps us to connect and empower more mamas.Want to join me on the pod? PLEASE get it touch you can email ⁠[email protected] ⁠or visit ⁠⁠mamasflightpath.com⁠⁠Let's keep connected✨ Follow Mama's Flight Path on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠youtube ⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Emma and the Five Hour Club02:47 Navigating the Messy Middle of Motherhood and Work11:18 Identity and Career Change: Finding Flexibility15:20 The Systemic Issues in Returning to Work17:42 Creating Opportunities: The Five Hour Club's Mission20:40 Understanding the Pay Gap and Job Availability27:44 Understanding the Gender Pay Gap and Parenthood30:13 Redefining Part-Time Work: Flexibility vs. Quality32:22 The Motherhood Penalty: Job Quality and Gender Bias34:17 Normalizing Flexible Work for All Parents36:46 The Business Case for Flexible Work39:26 Advocating for Yourself: Empowering Parents in the Workplace43:37 The Need for Systemic Change in Work Culture45:59 Validation and Advocacy: Navigating the Return to Work

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• 20 How to Ask for the Flexibility You Really Need

  🎧 Jools Tools is back—by popular demand!Every Tuesday (well… if mum-life allows!), I’ll be dropping mini mindset episodes designed to give you a boost before you give your energy to everyone else, because that’s what we do as mums, right?Think of these bite-sized episodes as your personal mama mind gym or a WhatsApp voice note from me, packed with tools, reflections, and truth bombs I wish I’d had on my own return-to-work rollercoaster.Each week, I’ll also share a sneak peek of who’s joining me on Thursday’s main episode because their story shapes the theme we explore in Jools Tools. Whether you're rethinking flexibility, craving confidence, or just want to feel less alone in this juggle, this space is for you.So take a pause, tune in. You've got this, and I've got you.THIS WEEKReturning to work after becoming a mum can feel like stepping into a world that no longer fits. In this episode of Jools Tools, we unpack what flexible working really means, on your terms. If you’ve ever nodded along to "flexible work" only to realise it still feels rigid, this is your mindset reset.Host Jools shares a powerful tool called The Flexible Frame to help you define the flexibility you actually need, before someone else defines it for you. Whether you’re navigating part-time work, school pickups, or advocating for no-meeting days, this episode will help you reflect, reset, and start designing a return-to-work plan that works for you.Plus, Jools shares her own story of going back on autopilot, what she wishes she’d asked for, and how to have those hard but honest conversations at work.✨ Includes:Journal prompts to explore your ideal working rhythm🦩When do I feel most alive in my day🦩When do I feel most drained?🦩What do I need to feel like I'm doing a good job🦩What is a non-negotiable for me right nowReal-life examples and reflection prompts for busy mumsA teaser for Thursday’s episode with Emma Harvey from The Five Hour ClubIf you're ready to stop shrinking to fit and start shaping a career that fits your life now—this one’s for you.

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• 19 Becoming You. The Motherhood Shift No One Talks About

  Each week Jools shares real working mamas stories who have done it, expert insights, and mindset-shifting tools.Whether you're back at work, questioning if it still fits, or craving clarity on your next step—this is your space to reset, realign, and return to yourself.Because going back isn’t just a professional move. It’s a whole identity shift.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday💛 Returning to work after becoming a mum can stir up more than logistics—it can unravel your sense of identity. In this episode of Mama’s Flightpath, Jools is joined by John Fleming, a psychotherapist, master coach, and specialist in transactional analysis and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).Together, they explore what it really means to become yourself again after baby. From grief and parenting to the tension between who you were and who you’re becoming, this soulful conversation is packed with insight for first-time mums, working mums, and anyone navigating the return-to-work transition.John brings decades of expertise and deep emotional wisdom to help you reconnect with your truth and design a life that feels aligned.More from JohnFollow John on Social MediaInstagram: @becoming_you_Facebook: @becoming-youTikTok: @becoming_you_LinkedIn: @jdflemingIf this episode resonated with you, you can email him on [email protected] the website at www.becomingyou.ieDownload your free self led Becoming You workbook here: https://www.becomingyou.ie/#workbookJohn would love to hear from you! 📥 Download the free Return Reset™ at ⁠mamasflightpath.com⁠ to get unstuck and move forward with clarity👩🏽‍💻 B⁠e coached by Jools ⁠and realign with what matters most ✨You’re not alone, mama, You have got this and I have got you If you enjoyed this conversation, follow Mama's Flight Path so you don't miss another episode.👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏼Share this episode with a parent who who could do with some light shone onto their path and take a moment to to comment, and share you thoughts.Your comments help me keep on the right track to bring you content you need and want. Supporting the show in this way helps us to connect and empower more mamas.Want to join me on the pod? PLEASE get it touch you can email ⁠[email protected] ⁠or visit ⁠⁠mamasflightpath.com⁠⁠Let's keep connected✨ Follow Mama's Flight Path on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠youtube ⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Becoming You04:20 The Journey of Identity and Transition07:19 Navigating Personal Loss and Change09:51 The Impact of External Factors on Self-Identity12:26 Autopilot Living vs. Conscious Awareness14:58 The Role of Societal Expectations17:41 Finding Opportunities for Personal Growth20:31 The Political Element of Personal Development23:12 The Challenges of Parenting in Modern Society26:15 Creating Space for Self-Care28:38 Simple Practices for Self-Connection36:03 The Journey of Self-Discovery38:20 Reconnecting with Self41:36 The Role of Curiosity46:38 Willingness to Change50:23 Designing Your Own Life56:34 Belief in Yourself and Unbecoming

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