14. Navigating Career Changes & Identity Shifts in Motherhood + Work-Life Integration

Motherhood inspires so many identity shifts within us, and how we approach our careers and work is certainly one of them! In this episode, Charlitta shares how she talks to her kids about her career and contributions to the family, and Helen shares her decision to stay at home when her son was sick, and what it was like to return to the workforce later on. We also discuss the concept of “work-like integration” versus “work-life balance.” Resources mentioned: Become the CEO of You, Inc. by Susan Bulkeley Butler Some key takeaways from this episode include: If you work outside the home, sometimes you’ll have days where you killed it at work and didn’t feel like a great mom, and days where you were mom of the year with a tough day at work. That’s totally normal. If you are a stay-at-home mom, you are absolutely still a working mom! Working inside the home is so challenging, and we want you to know that we see you and value you. It can be difficult not to tie your identity and self-worth to your job or your role as a mother. Sometimes the decisions we make in motherhood feel so permanent and jarring, but remember you can make a change at any time as yours and your family’s needs change. Release yourself of the impossible standards that are making you feel less than. If your family is fed, loved, and cared for, you are doing great. Mothers are the queens of the castle, but let’s be real: it’s not all ball gowns and glass slippers. On this podcast, we’re giving you a peek Behind the Throne at the privilege and responsibility of wearing the crown. Hosted by Helen Hope Kimbrough - a proud wife and mom of two adult sons - and Charlitta Hatch, a proud wife, married to her high school sweetheart, and a proud mom of two little ones. Get ready as we share jewels with each other and you around all things connected to motherhood! Connect with Us!:  Podcast Instagram YouTube Charlitta’s Instagram Helen’s Instagram