Working Mumma

Is the system set up for working mums to fail? What we can do about it (without burning out)

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind…

like you’re failing at work, at home, or both…here is an episode for you.

Because here’s the truth: You are not the problem. The expectations of you are.

In this episode, I unpack why so many working mums feel overwhelmed, stretched, and stuck in a cycle of “trying harder”, and why it’s not about better time management or being more organised.

I chat about: 

  • The viral ABC post "Working mums. The maths ain't mathing" and why it resonated so deeply
  • The pressure of the “juggle” and why it’s actually a trap
  • The mental load and invisible labour working mums carry every day
  • The motherhood penalty and how it impacts careers, pay, and confidence
  • Why workplaces, systems, and society haven’t caught up with modern families
  • Breaking down what needs to change into 4 key areas and micro actions you can take today to create change

    • This episode reframes “mum guilt” as something much bigger: a system that was never designed to support working parents.


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