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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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9. Finding Your Working Mom Support System
No mom thrives in isolation. Dr. Ashley shares the psychology of social support, stories from real moms, and research on why connection is key to surviving the working mom transition. You’ll learn how to build your...
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5. The Emotional Load That Breaks Moms — and How to Lighten It
From managing daycare logistics to remembering pediatrician forms, working moms carry an invisible load that no one else sees. Dr. Ashley explains the psychology of the “mental load,” shares research on how it impacts...
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3. Bouncing Back in Your Career After Baby
Forget the pressure to “bounce back.” This episode reframes your career comeback after maternity leave. Through case studies, workplace research, and mindset tools, Dr. Ashley helps you rebuild your confidence,...
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4. Back to Work Without Burning Out
Returning to work doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your wellbeing. In this powerful episode, Dr. Ashley explores the warning signs of burnout, the neuroscience of stress, and how to build sustainable routines that...
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