Episode Details

You love your job… and feel guilty about it? Let’s talk about that.

I recorded this episode years ago, but after so many recent conversations with working moms, I realized this truth hasn’t changed: sometimes the guilt isn’t about leaving your kids…it’s about loving your work.

In this episode, I unpack why that doesn’t make you a bad mom, what’s really driving that guilt, and how to start thinking differently so you can actually enjoy both your career and your life at home - without constantly second-guessing yourself.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why guilt isn’t about time—it’s about what you believe is “right” or “wrong”
• The difference between traditional mom guilt and guilt from enjoying your career
• Why work often feels more rewarding (and why that’s completely normal)
• Four powerful reasons it’s okay to love your job—even more than motherhood sometimes
• Practical mindset shifts and journaling exercises to release guilt for good

Work with me:

• Ambitious & Balanced:
• www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced
• Download the Daily Kickstart:
• www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

References:

• Listen to Freedom from mom-guilt in 3 steps:
• www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/16
• Study ref: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/64911/20150704/working-moms-now-more-socially-acceptable-says-study.htm