What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms

Fresh Take: Neha Ruch, "The Power Pause"


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So many women feel that when they leave the workforce to become a stay-at-home parent, "Mom" becomes their primary and only identity. But Neha Ruch, author of the new book THE POWER PAUSE, reframes the shift from paid work to stay-at-home parenting—and sometimes back to the workforce— in a way that expands identity and possibilities for women going through these transitions.

Neha, Amy, and Margaret discuss:

  • Why the period of "stay at home momness" can be a great challenge to identity
  • How the Power Pause stands in contrast to the way moms are seen when they stop working
  • Practical tips for resigning strategically when leaving the workforce
  • How to grow and learn during a power pause—and why it's not really a resume gap

  • Here's where you can find Neha:

    • https://www.motheruntitled.com
    • @motheruntitled on Instagram
    • Buy THE POWER PAUSE: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593716182

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      What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson.

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