Blanka Falk engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Susan Landers, who shares her personal challenges and experiences as a working mother. Dr. Landers, a neonatologist with 30+ years in the NICU, raised three children while balancing a demanding career. She shares stories to reassure working mothers that they can be a “good enough mother.” Susan supports moms through her "Substack newsletter, MomsMatter", social media, and blog. She also wrote the eBook "Defeating Burnout: A Guide for Working Mothers." Dr. Landers delves into balancing relationships and self-expectations, highlighting the significance of recognizing and overcoming communication challenges and burnout. She shares her personal burnout story, recovery steps, and offers resources for those seeking support.

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(0:00) Introduction to Dr. Susan Landers and her personal challenges

(1:20) Dr. Susan Landers' background and memoir

(2:54) The emotional toll on working mothers and self-care essentials

(4:14) Communication and support in family dynamics

(12:01) Balancing relationships and self-expectations in parenting

(22:31) Overcoming communication challenges and burnout

(26:25) Identifying and addressing burnout triggers

(29:42) Recovery and therapy for burnout

(31:21) Dr. Susan Landers' personal burnout story and recovery steps

(33:04) Resources and connecting with Dr. Susan Landers

(34:35) Episode wrap-up and final thoughts