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21. Entrepreneur Like a Mother: Redefining Career and Financial Freedom with Beth Mazza
Motherhood has a way of shifting everything—your priorities, your identity, and often, how you view your career. In this episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, Dr. Ashley Carroll sits down with Beth...
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20. Breaking the Stigma: Psychiatric Medication for Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with Dr. Jasmine Stephens
Postpartum depression and anxiety are more common than many women realize—yet conversations around treatment, especially psychiatric medication, are often filled with fear, guilt, and stigma. In this episode of The...
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19. Preparing for Maternity Leave: A Chat with Alexa Starks - Maternity Leave Coach
Returning to work after maternity leave can bring a mix of emotions—excitement, guilt, uncertainty, and pressure to quickly find your footing again. In this episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, Dr....
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18. Staying Connected to Yourself While Balancing Work and Motherhood
When life feels full but you feel distant from yourself, this episode is for you. In Episode 18, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown explores why so many working moms feel disconnected from their own needs, emotions, and inner...
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17. Managing a Career Transition During Motherhood — A Conversation with Dr. Mila Thomas Fuller
In this episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown sits down with Dr. Mila Thomas Fuller, business owner and multi-unit franchisee of Nothing Bundt Cakes, for an honest and...
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16. The Emotional Reset Every Working Mom Needs
When every day feels emotionally heavy — like you’re carrying stress from work straight into motherhood and never fully resetting — this episode is for you. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown explores why working moms stay...
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15. How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself and Start Trusting Your Decisions
If you constantly doubt yourself, replay conversations in your head, or worry you’re making the “wrong” choice — you’re not alone. Postpartum women experience a major spike in self-doubt due to hormonal shifts,...
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14. A Conversation with Actress Tatyana Ali and How She Balances Motherhood and Career
In this special episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown sits down with actress, artist, and advocate Tatyana Ali for a deeply honest conversation about becoming a mother while navigating a demanding career. Tatyana opens up...
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13. The Power of Boundaries - Protecting Your Energy as a Working Mom
If you’re saying yes when you want to say no, running on empty, or constantly feeling like you’re letting someone down, this episode is for you. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown breaks down what healthy boundaries really look...
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12. Managing Overwhelm and Decision Fatigue as a Working Mom
Between career demands, childcare logistics, and the never-ending mental checklist of motherhood, it’s no wonder working moms feel constantly overstimulated and drained. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown...
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11. Rebuilding Confidence at Work as a Postpartum Mom
Walking back into work after maternity leave can shake even the most accomplished woman’s confidence. You might wonder if you still have what it takes, question your value, or feel like a stranger in your own...
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2. Finding Yourself Again After Baby
Motherhood changes everything — including your identity. Dr. Ashley walks you through how postpartum identity shifts occur, the emotional impact of losing your “old self,” and research-backed strategies to help you...
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