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Episode 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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Episode 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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Episode 8: Getting Your Partner on Board With Your Back-to-Work Plan
You don’t have to carry the full load alone. Dr. Ashley shows you how to get your partner genuinely engaged in your return-to-work plan — not just “helping,” but truly sharing responsibility. Learn how to communicate...
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Episode 7: What Postpartum Moms Should Say to Their Boss About Flexibility After Leave
That first conversation with your boss after maternity leave can feel daunting. Dr. Ashley walks you through how to prepare, what to say, and how to present your needs confidently. You’ll learn practical scripts,...
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Episode 6: How Postpartum Moms Can Ask for Help Without Feeling Guilty
Asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. In this episode, Dr. Ashley unpacks why so many moms struggle to ask for support, and how to do it effectively — with your partner, at work, and within your circle. Learn...
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Episode 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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Episode 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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Episode 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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Episode 1: Failing at Both? How to Handle Mom Guilt as a Postpartum Working Mom
Guilt is one of the heaviest emotions new working moms carry — the constant feeling of not being “enough” at work or at home. In this episode, Dr. Ashley breaks down the psychology of mom guilt, why it shows up after...
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Episode 10: Balancing Ambition and Motherhood as a Postpartum Mom
You don’t have to choose between your career goals and being a present, loving mom. In this episode, Dr. Ashley helps you redefine ambition for this new season, confront guilt head-on, and set healthy boundaries that...
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