Hard Fought Progress: Revisiting Burnout in Motherhood

Until Next Time, Bye Mamas

If we have learned anything the past two years, it's to honor the season you are in. We are closing the current chapter on The Career Driven Mama podcast. We’re so proud of what we’ve built, the stories we’ve shared, and the community that has grown alongside us. Thank you to every listener, guest, and supporter who cheered us on, we couldn’t have done it without you. Here’s to carrying the lessons, laughter, and connections into what’s next.

Hard Fought Progress: Revisiting Burnout in Motherhood

Join Alicen and Hillary as they do a follow-up on the March episode about burnout at home. At the time, Alicen was experiencing pretty significant burnout in motherhood. She was feeling totally depleted, helpless, and quite hopeless and she recognized she did not have the tools to course correct on her own. At that time, she started “putting in the work.” This included regular therapy, routine check-ins with her partner, and honest conversations with other moms. With the help of therapy and some concrete tools, she was able to begin working through her burnout. Her hope now is to share her experience with others in case there is one tool that might help… or just to make sure other burnt out mamas know they are not alone.

Back to Work, But Not Back to Normal

This week Alicen and Hillary recount their experiences returning to work from maternity leave. From the easy decisions, like email on your phone wasn’t a thing yet, to the tough decisions, like calling in sick your first week back, they talk through the myriad of emotions they felt returning to work. Some of those emotions even included excitement! Alicen and Hillary share a few things their employers did that helped their reintegration and things they hope for future moms returning to work. Both acknowledged and felt gratitude for the supportive workplaces they were returning to. Finally, Alicen’s boss’s boss demonstrates how a small gesture can make a huge impact.

Myth Busters: Can Moms Have Hobbies?

Join Alicen and Hillary as they explore the world of hobby shame. They discuss complex questions like what is a hobby, do you have to have a hobby, and what if maybe you aren’t that into hobbies. Further - do you have to be good, extreme, or have some level of expertise to claim a hobby? During this laughter-filled journey they answer all these questions and more!

Would You Rather ... Home Vs. Work Edition

This week Alicen and Hillary play “Would You Rather - Home vs Work Edition!” In this episode, they debate ridiculous scenarios like bosses showing up at bedtime and toddlers showing up in board rooms and real-life scenarios like managing crucial conversations at work and curbing the pacifier habit at home. Which would you rather??