Working Mumma

Stop Should-ing Yourself: Why “Should” Is the Real Swear Word for Working Mums


Listen Later

Are you caught in a constant loop of “I should be doing more”? In this reflective episode, Carina unpacks why the word "should" has become the secret source of guilt for working mums and how to replace it with kinder, more empowering language.

Carina explores how should sneaks into our day through social expectations, “good girl” conditioning, and the mental load and shares a simple mindset strategies to help reframe and let go of guilt and reclaim control of your choices.

You’ll walk away feeling lighter, more compassionate toward yourself, and with a practical strategy to shift from guilt to growth.

You’ll Learn:

  • Why “should” fuels guilt and burnout for working mums
  • The link between “should” and the mental load
  • A simple mindset reframe to reduce pressure
  • How to replace guilt with agency and compassion
  • Follow @workingmummacommunity or @workingmummapodcast on Instagram and follow Working Mumma on LinkedIn

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Working MummaBy Carina O’Brien


    More shows like Working Mumma

    View all
    Newbies: New Moms, New Babies by New Mommy Media | Independent Podcast Network

    Newbies: New Moms, New Babies

    165 Listeners

    Parenting Out Loud by Mamamia Podcasts

    Parenting Out Loud

    54 Listeners

    Squiggly Careers by The Squiggly Career

    Squiggly Careers

    62 Listeners

    Made by Mammas: The Podcast by Audio Always

    Made by Mammas: The Podcast

    72 Listeners

    money money money by Glen James

    money money money

    52 Listeners

    The Parent Hood by The Bump Class

    The Parent Hood

    28 Listeners

    The Motherkind Podcast by Zoe Blaskey

    The Motherkind Podcast

    116 Listeners

    Dirty Mother Pukka with Anna Whitehouse by Heart

    Dirty Mother Pukka with Anna Whitehouse

    65 Listeners

    The Property Academy Podcast by Opes Partners

    The Property Academy Podcast

    27 Listeners

    Beyond the Bump by Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell

    Beyond the Bump

    95 Listeners

    The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast by The Milk Minute Podcast

    The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

    477 Listeners

    The Broke Generation by Emma Edwards

    The Broke Generation

    32 Listeners

    Working It by Financial Times

    Working It

    38 Listeners

    Boob to Food - The Podcast by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

    Boob to Food - The Podcast

    28 Listeners

    Work It Like A Mum by Elizabeth Willetts

    Work It Like A Mum

    0 Listeners