Samantha Wallace, founder of re-mom, joins us to unpack why work-life balance is outdated, why burnout is not a personal failure, and how working mothers can reclaim energy, clarity, and confidence through work-life harmony.

What Is Work-Life Harmony (and Why Balance Isn’t Working)

Work-life balance implies equal distribution—time, energy, attention. But real life doesn’t work that way.

Samantha introduces work-life harmony as a values-based approach rooted in one core metric: feeling good. Harmony allows for seasons, ebb and flow, and intentional choices—without guilt or constant self-judgment.

For some women, work carries more weight. For others, family or personal well-being takes the lead. Harmony gives permission for both—and everything in between.

Many women experience burnout not because they’re doing something wrong—but because they’re trying to maintain a pre-motherhood identity in a post-motherhood reality. Motherhood doesn’t erase ambition—but it does require integration, not sacrifice.

Career Momentum, Maternity Leave & Workplace Support

Samantha challenges the myth that maternity leave derails professional growth and offers practical strategies for:

• Maintaining career relevance during leave
• Creating re-onboarding plans when returning to work
• Asking employers for flexibility, structure, and support
• Letting go of comparison and false timelines

Career momentum isn’t linear—and it was never meant to be.

Home Harmony, Mental Load & the Default Parent Trap

Harmony doesn’t happen organically—especially at home. Rather, it introduces a powerful framework for redesigning household responsibilities:

• Identifying household values
• Mapping invisible labor and mental load
• Addressing default parent dynamics
• Creating sustainable systems that reduce resentment

The goal isn’t 50/50—it’s what works for your household, without burnout. “Should” often comes from external pressure, cultural norms, and comparison.
“Could” and “would” come from choice, capacity, and alignment.

This distinction alone can transform how women experience motherhood, work, and self-worth.

The 7-Day Work-Life Harmony Experiment

For seven days:

1. Notice every time you think “I should” or “I need to”
2. Write it down
3. Ask:
   • Where did this belief come from?
   • Do I believe it?
   • Does it align with my values?

This practice helps uncover hidden belief systems—and creates space for more intentional decisions.

Key Takeaway

Your life will become automatic either way. You can fall into default systems shaped by burnout, guilt, and unspoken expectations—or you can intentionally design harmony rooted in values, support, and self-trust. You don’t need permission to want a life that feels good. but if you do—you’ll find it in this episode.

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