Working Mom Hour

• Making Breathing Room For Busy Moments

  Motherhood is a demanding journey, especially when paired with a career. Today, we dive deep with Dr. Tamara Soles, a seasoned child psychologist and parenting coach, who shares insights on how to keep up with the "swirl" of working motherhood. We'll explore practical strategies to navigate this complex balance, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and realistic scheduling. Yes and yes to that! In this episode, you’ll discover:- How to manage the constant juggle of parenting and professional responsibilities.- Strategies to identify and prioritize activities that truly add value to your family life.- The significance of 'do nothing' time for both parents and children, fostering better mental health and family connections.Timestamps:- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 0:05:00 - The parenting whirlwind and why we get swept up in it.- 0:09:55 - Shifting away from what parenting "needs" to look like and exploring what time and space can do for a family.- 0:13:57 - How parents can be the greatest agents of change.- 0:19:37 - Sensory activities and sensitivities.- 0:25:00 - The value of "do nothing" time.- 0:31:27 - Traditional schooling and exploring other options.- 0:39:58 - Self-care, acknowledging our own needs, and modeling boundaries.- 0:49:04 - The importance of self-compassion in parenting.Connect with Dr. Tamara Soles:Website: https://drtamarasoles.comFree PDF, "4 Hidden Reasons Your Child is Melting Down": http://drtamarasoles.com/meltdowns Course: "No More Powers Struggles" https://drtamarasoles.com/enroll Instagram: @drtamarasoles LinkedIn: Dr. Tamara SolesPlease make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Follow us! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingmomhour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomhour/ TikTok: https:/www.tiktok.com/@workingmomhour Working Mom Hour Website: https://workingmomhour.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingmomhour

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• Advocating for Ourselves with Christine Michel Carter

  Motherhood is a nurturing, compassionate, and emotional occupation - yet our systems aren’t set up to support women during this transformative time. Today, we engage in a candid conversation with Christine Michel Carter, marketing expert, and leading advocate for maternal mental health and gender equity, who Katie Couric has called the “the mom of mom influencers.” Together, we open a critical dialogue on navigating injustice, racial discrimination, and how to push for true, tangible change.Once you’ve listened, we have a feeling you’ll need to add her best-selling books to your reading list, including Can Mommy Go To Work? and MOM AF. And, she’s a senior contributor for Forbes, where she tackles the complexities mothers face today, and offers accessible solutions.In this episode, you’ll discover:- How to embrace accomplishments, challenge societal norms, and advocate for yourself.- Strategies for navigating conversations about race, identity, and injustice.- The importance of community building and solidarity among working mothers.5:37 - Personal experiences of discrimination in healthcare7:02 - Details about Mom Congress and its advocacy work10:44 - Decline of maternity leave benefits in companies17:11 - Content creation during the pandemic25:37 - Encouragement to own achievements and take up space28:45 - Navigating personal growth and self-promotion, recognition and validation32:16 - Balancing pride with ego and managing others' perceptions39:51 - Societal influence on behavior45:01 - Journey of self-awareness and growthConnect With Christine:Website: christinemichelcarter.comInstagram: @cmichelcarterX: @cmichelcarterLinkedin: Christine Michel CarterLearn more about Mom Congress: Mom CongressPlease make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Follow us! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingmomhour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomhour/ TikTok: https:/www.tiktok.com/@workingmomhour Working Mom Hour Website: https://workingmomhour.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingmomhour

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• Being Present as a Professional Athlete and Parent

  With the 2024 Olympics on the horizon, we’re honored to have Betsi Flint join us for a timely conversation on managing motherhood as a professional athlete. Betsi is an integral part of the USA Volleyball Team, boasting an impressive record as a 7-time AVP Champion, 2-time AVCA All-American and still holds indoor records in career aces and digs. At the start of her career, in 2015, she was awarded the AVP Newcomer of the Year award. She has also been awarded the AVP Best Server of the Year in 2019, 2022, and 2023.In this interview, she shares her journey of returning to training after welcoming her child and moving through moments of self-doubt.Tune in for insights on integrating motherhood into athletic careers, embracing both wins and losses, and cultivating a mindset of growth and balance.In this episode you’ll discover:- How to reframe nerves as excitement and embrace wins and losses.- Strategies for balancing intensity on and off the court.- Insights on how to integrate motherhood into athletic careers.- Lessons on determination and sacrifice.- The importance of strong partnerships on and off the court in achieving success.02:17 - Returning to Training After Childbirth06:12 - Balancing Motherhood and Career09:04 - Challenges of Traveling for Tournaments12:05 - Perspective Shift After Motherhood17:08 - Humbling Moments in Victory and Defeat20:58 - Coping with Losses and Maintaining Perspective27:14 - Nervousness Before Big Matches32:27 - Discussion about competitiveness and societal expectations35:05 - Betsi's experience with Olympic qualification37:42 - Importance of partnership in sports and life39:09 - Favorite tool for working motherhood: Dr. Becky's resourcesConnect With Betsi:Instagram: @betsiflint Website: https://betsiflint.com/ Check out her Sponsors:Just Ingredients Discount Code: BETSIFLINThttps://just.crrnt.app/BETSIFLINTPlease make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Follow us! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingmomhour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomhour/ TikTok: https:/www.tiktok.com/@workingmomhour Working Mom Hour Website: https://workingmomhour.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingmomhour

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• The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood

  Join Mads for a special interview with Gretchen Sisson Ph.D., who recently released “Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and Privilege of American Motherhood,” to uncover the often-overlooked stories of mothers who relinquish their children for adoption.Throughout the process of writing Relinquished, Gretchen learned how factors like poverty, lack of support, inadequate counseling, and limited access to resources and information force women to make choices they never imagined. She also reveals startling facts about the lack of federal regulation and the role of market forces.As an adoptive mom, Mads believes these conversations are critical for change, so don’t miss out on this important discussion. In this episode you’ll discover:How to understand adoption from a birth parent's perspective.The broad definition of motherhood, and how birth mothers continue to mother their children in unseen ways, even after relinquishment.Emotional and financial struggles mothers face and how adoption can often come from a place of limited choice.1:52 - Defining Motherhood6:17 - The Emotional Impact of Adoption10:27 - Statistics, Data and Private Adoption System13:53 - Barriers to Parenting and Examples of Relinquishment23:17 - Ethics in the Adoption Industry28:02 - Unlicensed Adoption Facilitators, Legal Ambiguity and Revocation Rights40:51 - Vision for a Healthier Adoption System and PracticesConnect with Gretchen:Website: https://www.gretchensisson.com/Book Website: https://www.relinquishedbook.com/Substack: https://gretchen.substack.com/Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Follow us! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingmomhour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomhour/ TikTok: https:/www.tiktok.com/@workingmomhour Working Mom Hour Website: https://workingmomhour.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingmomhour

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• Cultivating Our Creative Cycles

  What’s more valuable - creativity or productivity? Spoiler alert: it’s a trick question.To understand why these two practices are better together, we brought on social innovation artist, and creator of Rest to Harvest, Moulsari Jain. In this interview, she helps us get in sync with our natural cycles, embrace every stage, and find peace after we hit the pause button. Moulsari challenges the notion of isolated creativity, comparing it to demanding a plant to uproot itself, which is impossible. Trust us, we’ve tried. Instead, she encourages us to celebrate ideas and possibilities without rigid control. What you'll learn from this episode:- Tap into your innate creativity by embracing the Rest to Harvest approach.- Honor your natural cycle.- Recognize the importance of building relationships and community connections.- Balance masculine and feminine energies.- Change your perspective on productivity by learning the value of simply being instead of constantly striving for tangible results.01:30 - Origin of "Rest to Harvest" concept.06:15 - Embracing the power of doing nothing.14:00 - Understanding women's natural cycles.26:57 - Balancing masculine and feminine energies.35:30 - Adapting to technological change.42:33 - The power of community in Rest to Harvest.46:19 - Embracing vulnerability for growth.Check out her TEDx talk: Rest to Harvest - Redesigning work along the cycles of life  | Moulsari Jain | TEDxBredaConnect with Moulsari JainLinkedIn: Moulsari JainFacebook: Moulsari : B-A-D for GOOD Instagram: @moulsariWebsite: https://moulsari.com/Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Follow us! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingmomhour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomhour/ TikTok: https:/www.tiktok.com/@workingmomhour Working Mom Hour Website: https://workingmomhour.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingmomhour

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