Feeling like balance is just another unreachable ideal? You’re not the only one. This episode is a warm, honest unpacking of what work/life balance really looks like when you're raising little humans and running a business from home.

If you’ve ever wondered why the "productivity" advice doesn't work for you or felt guilt for choosing your kids over batching content, this one’s for you. I get real about why traditional ideas of work/life balance fail mums in business, and how I've found a new way to thrive - through rhythms, seasons, and real-life strategies that support both your business and your family. It's raw, it's practical, and it's permission-giving in all the right ways.

Inside this episode:

• Why the 50/50 balance myth doesn’t serve mums building businesses

• The crushing weight of the mental load, and what “context switching” really means

• The difference between planning your ideal week vs. your realistic week

• Tools and practices that actually help you manage business and life (without burnout)

• How to separate “growth” work from “maintenance” work in your biz

• Why energy-based scheduling beats productivity hacks every time

Episode Highlights:

• Real talk: You're not overwhelmed because you're bad at balance - you're overwhelmed because you’re doing more than one person’s share

• Powerful mindset shift: From perfection to progress, and from comparison to curiosity

• Game-changing planning tools: Weekly planning sessions, time audits, and energy mapping

• Practical boundaries that work (even when you’ve got kids hanging off you)

• The "Good Enough Mindset" and how it helps you get more done with less stress

• Permission slips for building a business that reflects your real life, not your Instagram life

✨ Come say hi!

Was this episode the hug and truth bomb you didn’t know you needed? Tag me @‌balancedbizmama in your stories or DM me what landed.

💬 Want deeper support and conversations that go way beyond highlight reels? Come join the Balanced Biz Mama Circle - our monthly space for strategy, connection, and real-life biz building for mums raising kids. This month, we’re diving deeper into Work/Life Integration with tools, check-ins, and a pep talk (or two). Link to join is below!

Links + Resources
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama
→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle
→ Episode Mention: Naptime Chats with Vanessa Layton
→ Want to outsource? Here’s the VA connection service I love: Find A VA

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And until next time, remember: Don’t strive for perfect. Build what’s possible. You're doing better than you think. 🤍

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