In this episode, we’re going back to before. Before the pause, before the unraveling, before we admitted that “fine” wasn’t cutting it anymore. We’re talking about what life looked like when we were juggling careers, kids, and expectations—and silently burning out under the weight of it all.

If you’ve ever smiled through gritted teeth and said “I’m fine” when you were anything but… this one’s for you.

We’re getting honest about the warning signs we ignored, the pressure to keep going, and the moment we realized something had to change.

Plus: don’t miss the Community Confession at the end of the episode. You can submit yours anonymously at the link in our bio on Instagram @nwrightnow, or by email at [email protected].

Welcome to the very first episode of Not Working Right Now—a podcast for moms in the messy middle. You know the stage: you’re done having babies, but not done growing… and something about your current life just isn’t working right now.

In this kickoff episode, we’re introducing ourselves, sharing how this whole thing started (spoiler: it began with a coffee and a “me too” moment), and opening up about why we felt called to create this space. Our hope is to build a community where women can be honest about burnout, career shifts, identity changes, and everything in between—without shame, pressure, or pretending we’ve got it all together.

Plus, at the end of every episode, we’ll be sharing community confessions—anonymous stories from listeners who are in the thick of it too. You can submit yours anytime via DM or at the link in our bio on Instagram @nwrightnow.

Thanks for being here. Let’s figure out what’s next—together.