43. Choosing What’s Right for You: Working Motherhood, Values, and Mental Health with Maya Bailey

In this episode, I sit down with Maya Bailey, a licensed mental health counselor, mom, and private practice owner, for an honest conversation about the emotional layers of working motherhood.Maya shares her personal journey—navigating prenatal depression, leaving traditional employment to start her own practice, and redefining what success looks like as both a mom and a professional. Together, we unpack the guilt, pressure, and comparison so many mothers feel when trying to "do it all," and how important it is to come back to your own values when making choices about work, life, and motherhood.We also talk about the power of therapy as a space to process transitions, honor your needs, and learn how to let go of external expectations.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough—or the right thing—this episode will remind you that your path is allowed to look different.In this episode, we explore:The emotional side of working motherhoodHow to tune out societal pressure and tune into your valuesReleasing comparison and competition among momsHow therapy can support you through career or identity shiftsConnect with Maya Bailey: Follow her on Instagram: @maya_rain2rainbowFollow her podcast on Instagram: @girlbossgraveyardEmail her: [email protected] her Website: https://fromrain2rainbow.com/Support the show>>To submit a question for future podcasts, click here.>>Don’t forget to follow along over on Instagram at @abridgetomotherhood for more everyday life and postpartum doula tips>>Visit our website: www.abridgetomotherhood.comLeave a ReviewIf you love the podcast, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.After you review the show — take a screenshot and upload it here — so I can send you some happy mail with a little surprise as a thank you.Your feedback means so much to me and helps us reach new moms who desperately need to hear that they are worthy of support!Disclaimer: Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, including Amazon links. This means I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase through them. Thank you for supporting the show!