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Back to EpisodesHow to drop perfection in motherhood without dropping your standards with Lisa Taylor
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Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming, even when you’re doing everything “right”?
In this episode of the Working Mumma podcast, I speak with Lisa Taylor, author of The Perfect Parent Trap, about the invisible pressure modern mothers are carrying and why so many working mums feel like they’re constantly falling short.
From unrealistic expectations to the mental load, Lisa unpacks how the idea of “perfect parenting” has quietly shaped how we work, parent, and judge ourselves. We explore why this pressure is hitting working mothers especially hard, and what needs to change.
This is an honest, validating conversation for any mum who has ever felt:
Like she’s failing at work or at home
Overwhelmed by the mental load
Guilty for not being “present enough”
Exhausted from trying to do it all
In this episode, we chat about:
- What the “perfect parent trap” actually is
- Why working mums are set up to feel like they’re failing
- The role of societal expectations and systemic pressures
- How perfectionism shows up in motherhood
- Practical ways to let go of unrealistic standards
- A new way to think about being a “good enough” parent
If you’ve ever wondered “why does motherhood feel so hard?” - this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone.
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