Episode 34: Motherhood, Guilt, and Strength: A Working Mom’s Real Story (Then vs Now)

Episode 35: The Truth About Motherhood: Mom Guilt, Sacrifice, Burnout & The Reality No One Talks About

Is motherhood everything women imagined… or are there parts no one talks about? In this special Mother’s Day Month episode of the All Things Pink Podcast, Julie gets real and honest about the truth of motherhood—the beauty, the sacrifices, the guilt, the emotional weight, and the rewards that come with being a mom. This solo episode dives into the realities women experience but often feel afraid to say out loud. From mom guilt and burnout to feeling unseen, overwhelmed, and losing parts of your identity, we’re unpacking the truths millions of women silently carry every day. In this episode, we discuss:  The hardest parts of motherhood according to women The biggest sacrifices women make after becoming moms Mom guilt and why so many women struggle with it Feeling unappreciated, unseen, and unheard The emotional load mothers carry The reality and struggles of single motherhood Why women often feel guilty being honest about motherhood Mother-child estrangement and difficult family dynamics Research around motherhood in America The rewards, joy, purpose, and love that come with being a mom Whether you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, single mom, stepmom, new mom, mom of adult children, or a woman navigating motherhood and identity over 40—this conversation is for you. Because motherhood isn’t just beautiful. It’s complicated. It’s exhausting. It’s meaningful. It’s messy. And women deserve a safe space to talk about all of it. If this episode resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with another woman who needs this reminder: you are not alone. Subscribe to All Things Pink Podcast for empowering conversations for women over 40 on motherhood, wellness, menopause, relationships, personal growth, careers, life transitions, and everything women experience through the seasons of life. Connect with us on our social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/ [https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057] Check out our partner channels and content on social media and on our website at www.allgreatthings.life [http://www.allgreatthings.life/] All Great Adventures: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures [https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/] Hijack Your Wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness [https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness [https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness] Good People, Great Things YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings [https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings] Contact us at allgreatthingsllc@gmail.com [allgreatthingsllc@gmail.com] © All uploads are the intellectual property of All Great Things, LLC. You do not have permission to reuse, disseminate (other than sharing as is), reproduce or represent as your own any part without written consent. #Motherhood #MomLife #MomGuilt #MotherhoodUnfiltered #WorkingMom #SingleMom #WomenOver40 #MothersDay #MotherhoodJourney #ParentingReality #MentalLoad #WomenSupportingWomen #AllThingsPink #PodcastForWomen #MotherhoodTruth #WomenEmpowerment #SelfCareForMoms #LifeAfter40

Episode 34: Motherhood, Guilt, and Strength: A Working Mom’s Real Story (Then vs Now)

On this episode of All Things Pink, we welcome back Carolyn Magers, our host’s mom, for Part 2 of this powerful conversation—just in time for Mother’s Day. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to motherhood in all its complexity—celebrating the strength, sacrifice, love, and resilience that define what it truly means to be a mom. Carolyn shares her experience as a working mother and primary breadwinner during a time when that role challenged societal norms—while our host reflects on what it was like growing up in a family that broke traditional expectations, with a stay-at-home dad and a working mom leading the way. Together, they explore the realities of motherhood across generations—from mom guilt, balancing career and family, and the emotional weight of trying to “do it all”… to the sacrifices mothers make and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up every day. They also dive into the evolving nature of parenting, the differences between raising children then and now, and the truth that no one fully understands motherhood until they experience it themselves. This conversation also touches on deeper moments—grief, loss, and the transition into new phases of life, including navigating life after the loss of a partner and the emotional journey of watching your children grow into lives of their own. This is more than a conversation—it’s a reflection on love, legacy, and the lifelong role of being a mother.   All Things Pink is a podcast for women over 40, where we share real stories, real experiences, and real conversations about life, relationships, health, and everything in between.   Subscribe to YouTube @allthingspinkroundtable for more powerful conversations. Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.   Connect with us on our social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/ [https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057] Check out our partner channels and content on social media and on our website at www.allgreatthings.life [http://www.allgreatthings.life/] All Great Adventures: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures [https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/] Hijack Your Wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness [https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness [https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness] Good People, Great Things YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings [https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings] Contact us at allgreatthingsllc@gmail.com [allgreatthingsllc@gmail.com] © All uploads are the intellectual property of All Great Things, LLC. You do not have permission to reuse, disseminate (other than sharing as is), reproduce or represent as your own any part without written consent. #motherhood #workingmom #momguilt #womenover40 #parenting #womensupportingwomen #familylife #womensstories #allthingspink #mothersday #griefandhealing #modernmotherhood

Episode 33: She Lived It: The Reality of Workplace Inequality for Women

On this episode of All Things Pink, we welcome a very special guest—Carolyn Magers, our host’s mom and a trailblazing working woman whose decades-long career offers a powerful look into the realities women faced in the workplace starting in the 1950s. This is Part 1 of a two-part series honoring a strong, independent, and empowered woman who quietly helped pave the way for future generations of working women. Through her story, we explore what it truly meant to build a career in a time of limited opportunities, rigid societal expectations, and deeply rooted gender inequality. From navigating workplace disparities and unfair promotions to balancing career and life, Carolyn shares firsthand experiences that highlight the resilience it took to succeed—and the barriers women had to overcome along the way. We also dive into the slow pace of change, the realities of pay gaps, and the lasting impact of those who pushed forward despite it all. This conversation is more than a reflection—it’s a reminder of how far women have come and why these conversations still matter today.  All Things Pink is a podcast for women over 40, where we share real stories, real experiences, and real conversations about life, career, relationships, health, and everything in between.  Subscribe to @allthingspinkroundtable for more powerful conversations.  Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Connect with us on our social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/ [https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057] Check out our partner channels and content on social media and on our website at www.allgreatthings.life [http://www.allgreatthings.life/] All Great Adventures: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures [https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/] Hijack Your Wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness [https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness [https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness] Good People, Great Things YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings [https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings] Contact us at allgreatthings@gmail.com [allgreatthings@gmail.com] © All uploads are the intellectual property of All Great Things, LLC. You do not have permission to reuse, disseminate (other than sharing as is), reproduce or represent as your own any part without written consent. #womenover40 #womenshistory #workingwomen #genderinequality #womenempowerment #podcast #allthingspink #careergrowth #glassceiling #womensupportingwomen

Episode 32: Living well and helping others!

On this episode of All Things Pink, we welcome to the show, Jen Egupov, Mindfulness Specialist and Recovery Case Manager, and we are discussing working in the field of recovery and what we do to handle this stressful job! We are talking all about having careers that are centered in helping people and working in recovery is a big one! Jen is sharing how teaching mindfulness overlaps with her passion for helping people who have been incarcerated and suffer with addiction and mental health disorders, what it takes to do this job well, why this career is so challenging and how we separate ourselves from our career. We share funny stories from our time working together as well as how helping others helps us in our own lives. Why is laughter the best medicine? We are talking about the things that make us laugh and why it is so important. Do not miss this conversation with an amazing human who is a lifeline to so many every day! Thank you for watching; please make sure to like, subscribe and comment on this video, it helps us to continue providing amazing content! Connect with us on our social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/ [https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057] Check out our partner channels and content on social media and on our website at www.allgreatthings.life [http://www.allgreatthings.life/] All Great Adventures: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures [https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/] Hijack Your Wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness [https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness [https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness] Good People, Great Things YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings [https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings] Contact us at allgreatthings@gmail.com [allgreatthings@gmail.com] © All uploads are the intellectual property of All Great Things, LLC. You do not have permission to reuse, disseminate (other than sharing as is), reproduce or represent as your own any part without written consent. #womeninwellness #mindfulness #recovery #womenover40 #womeninhealth #menopause #perimenopause #aging #beingauthentic #authenticity #findingunderstanding #change #podcastforwomen #lifegoals #womensupportingwomen #womensempowerment #lifechanges #howthingschange #lookingforward #findinghappiness #findingpurpose #findingourselves #selfcare #societalconditioning #findingconnection #lastingchange #womenshealth #addictionawareness

Episode 31: The Truths about Menopause Part Three

On this episode of All Things Pink, we welcome back to the show, Christina Brockett, Licensed Clinical Nutritionist and Integrative Health Specialist, for part THREE of our Menopause series where we are continuing our discussion on perimenopause and menopause but this time under the lens of hormone replacement therapy and wow it is A LOT! We are breaking the myths and misconceptions, talking about mixed messaging and showing how you can maximize your health and wellbeing, shift your mindset to longevity, accepting this time of your life and learn how to achieve your own body and health awareness as well as be your own advocate. We are touching on everything from weight loss during peri and menopause, HRT dosing issues, what HRT actually is, holistic choices and creating consistency. This episode encourages women to be kind to themselves, work to be the best they can be where they are, be comfortable in their own skin, learn to say no and to create healthy boundaries. All Things Pink strongly supports women going through peri and menopause and this episode, as all episodes in this series, is sharing knowledge, experience and tools to help you optimize your health! Thank you for watching; please make sure to like, subscribe and comment on this video, it helps us to continue providing amazing content! Connect with us on our social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/ [https://www.instagram.com/allthingspinkroundtable/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575199350057] Check out our partner channels and content on social media and on our website at www.allgreatthings.life [http://www.allgreatthings.life/] All Great Adventures: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures [https://www.youtube.com/@allgreatadventures] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/allgreatadventuresofficial/] Hijack Your Wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness [https://www.youtube.com/@HijackYourWellness] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness [https://www.instagram.com/hijackyourwellness] Good People, Great Things YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings [https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPeopleGreatThings] Contact us at allgreatthings@gmail.com [allgreatthings@gmail.com] © All uploads are the intellectual property of All Great Things, LLC. You do not have permission to reuse, disseminate (other than sharing as is), reproduce or represent as your own any part without written consent. #hormonereplacementtherapy #womenover40 #womeninhealth #menopause #perimenopause #aging #beingauthentic #authenticity #findingunderstanding #change #podcastforwomen #lifegoals #womensupportingwomen #womensempowerment #lifechanges #howthingschange #lookingforward #findinghappiness #findingpurpose #findingourselves #selfcare #societalconditioning #findingconnection #lastingchange #womenshealth #hormonereplacement