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It's a Real Mother, Part 6: We've Solved It, Right?


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Eight years after It’s a Real Mother, our series on discrimination against working moms, Brigid Schulte returns to share how we’ve conquered the motherhood penalty! Just kidding, it’s still alive and well. But there are some bright spots. We’ll talk about the highs, the lows, and simple things we can do to improve working conditions for moms — and everyone!

It’s a Real Mother

Check out the full series.

• Our first episode with Brigid is #142: It’s a Real Mother, Part 2: Ideal Worker

• Our second episode with Brigid is #213: It’s a Real Mother, Part 5: Now What?

More on Brigid Schulte (using our affiliate book links supports the show!)

• Brigid runs a nonpartisan think tank at New America called The Better Life Lab

• Brigid’s first book: Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time

• Brigid’s latest book: Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life

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