Stay or Leave? Why That's the Wrong Question — with WorkMom's Mel Goodman

Stay or Leave? Why That's the Wrong Question — with WorkMom's Mel Goodman

If you've ever felt trapped between staying in your career or walking away entirely — this episode is for you. We're back with returning guest Mel Goodman of Work Mom, and we're going deeper than our first conversation about the mental load. Today we're tackling the question so many moms are quietly asking right now: do I stay or do I go? And Mel's here to tell you why that binary is keeping you stuck. In this episode we cover:     •    Why you can't make a sound career decision when you're in a state of depletion — and what to do first     •    The 12 career options (yes, 12) that working moms actually have, organized into 6 clusters     •    What a "portfolio career" is and why it might be the bridge so many in-between moms are looking for     •    Fractional work, job sharing, consulting — what they really require and if they're right for you     •    The identity load: why leaving corporate feels like losing yourself     •    What it means to "redefine success" in your current role without quitting     •    The 3 questions every overwhelmed working mom should sit with right now Mel also responds to a listener message about using AI as a life coach to work through the constant oscillation between career ambition and wanting to be present for her kids — and it's one of the most relatable moments we've had on the podcast. Whether you're a working mom, stay-at-home mom, or somewhere in the in-between, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Find Mel at https://www.workmom.io/about Email us: wswd.podcast@gmail.com Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wswwdpod/?igsh=M2ltODhmem9oNDNz#] Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@wswwd.podcast?_t=ZP-9096SFfA7F0&_r=1] Youtube: @WSWWD

Stay-At-Home Mom Truths: Loneliness, Boredom & Feeling Left Behind

This week, we're getting real. Sam shares her five honest truths about life as a stay-at-home mom — and they might not be what you expect. From loving your kids deeply while being completely bored out of your mind, to the loneliness that no playdate can fully fix, to the feeling that the outside world is moving on without you — this episode says out loud what so many moms think but don't say. We also get into the "grateful trap" — that pressure to always be thankful for the life you chose, even on the days when it's really, really hard. Plus raccoon updates, Summer House confessions, and why we're both officially anti-pet. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, or somewhere in between — this one's going to hit. Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Follow us: Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wswwdpod/?igsh=M2ltODhmem9oNDNz#] Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@wswwd.podcast?_t=ZP-9096SFfA7F0&_r=1] Youtube @WSWWD

Quitting the Corporate Ladder to Be a Present Dad — and Going Viral Doing It, with Jason Eadie

What does it take to walk away from a successful corporate career to become a full-time dad and content creator? This week, we sit down with Jason Eadie — creator, entrepreneur and father of 4. As the face behind the wildly popular social media account 4KidsCallMeDad, Jason comes on to talk about career pivots, intentional parenting, and betting on yourself even when there's no safety net. Jason shares his journey from Ernst & Young accountant to med device sales rep at Stryker, to full-time content creator with millions of followers — and why he has zero regrets. We dig into what it really looks like to document family life authentically, how he thinks about his kids' presence on social media, the truth about travel sports and whether it's actually worth it, and the one question he asks his kids after every single game that has nothing to do with the score. In this episode we cover: * Leaving a stable corporate career to follow your passion * Building an authentic brand around real family moments * Kids and social media — the honest conversation * Travel sports culture and what actually matters * Raising resilient kids through setbacks and disappointment * Why Jason thinks the whole retirement system is backwards Follow Jason @4kidscallmedad Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Follow us: Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wswwdpod/?igsh=M2ltODhmem9oNDNz#] Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@wswwd.podcast?_t=ZP-9096SFfA7F0&_r=1] Youtube @WSWWD

Quality Time vs. Quantity Time: What Actually Matters for Moms This Mother's Day

This Mother's Day week, Lucy and Sam get honest about the working mom vs. stay at home mom debate that no one talks about enough — is quality time with your kids actually better than quantity time? Inspired by Emma Grede's controversial take on motherhood and career, they unpack the pressure modern moms feel to make every moment intentional, and why that pressure might be making things worse. From solo parenting burnout to the banana meltdown that derailed a perfectly planned pickup, this episode is raw, funny, and deeply relatable. Plus: suburban raccoon drama, a city vs. suburbs step count challenge, and the most toxic mom trait you'll 100% recognize in yourself. Happy Mother's Day to every mom doing her best out there — this one's for you. Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Follow us: Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wswwdpod/?igsh=M2ltODhmem9oNDNz#] Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@wswwd.podcast?_t=ZP-9096SFfA7F0&_r=1] Youtube @WSWWD

Disney Drama, Trying Mahjong for the First Time & Our Recording Fell Apart

If you've ever Googled "toddler night wakings won't stop" at 2 a.m., you're not alone — and this episode was made for you. Lucy gets candid about the reality of parenting through sleep deprivation, toddler sleep regression, and those exhausting night wakings that no sleep training book quite prepares you for. Instead of another rigid routine to follow, she offers a game-changing mindset shift: learning to see sleepless nights as a season — not a permanent sentence. Then, Sam shares everything she learned from traveling to Disney World with young kids — and it's not the fairy tale you might expect. From navigating massive crowds and managing toddler meltdowns mid-park, to her honest Disney ride strategy and which overhyped attractions simply aren't worth your time or money, she gives you the practical family travel tips no glossy Disney guide will tell you. Whether you're planning your first Disney trip with a toddler or trying to survive your second, her real-talk advice will help you set realistic expectations and actually enjoy the trip. Finally, Lucy closes with something a little unexpected: picking up Mahjong as a total adult beginner. It's a reminder that adult learning, social connection, and trying something completely new aren't luxuries — they're survival tools for the modern parent. Learn more about Meet at Mahj https://meetatmahj.com/ Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Follow us: Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wswwdpod/?igsh=M2ltODhmem9oNDNz#] Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@wswwd.podcast?_t=ZP-9096SFfA7F0&_r=1] Youtube @WSWWD